How Much Can Solar Save in Menominee?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$169

Current Bill/mo

$155

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$56,285

25-Year Savings

What You're Paying Now

Without solar, here's what ComEd electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.

Monthly Bill

$169

Annual Cost

$2,028

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$111,265

Your Solar Investment

8.5 kW System

$23,375

$10,889

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,936

With vs Without Solar in Menominee

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$169/mo	$141/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$4/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,951	$8,460
25-Year Cost	$111,265	$54,980
Rate Control	None — utility sets rates	Fixed at $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years
Home Value Impact	None	+$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt)

Your Solar Savings Over Time

Estimated 25-Year Total Savings

$56,285

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,028

$1,977

Year 5

$11,432

$239

Year 10

$26,731

$11,322

Year 15

$47,204

$23,720

Year 20

$74,601

$38,004

Year 25

$111,265

$54,980

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,028	$1,977	$51
Year 2	$4,178	-$5,955	$10,132
Year 3	$6,456	-$3,922	$10,378
Year 4	$8,872	-$1,858	$10,730
Year 5	$11,432	$239	$11,193
Year 6	$14,146	$2,372	$11,774
Year 7	$17,023	$4,543	$12,479
Year 8	$20,072	$6,757	$13,315
Year 9	$23,304	$9,015	$14,289
Year 10	$26,731	$11,322	$15,409
Year 11	$30,362	$13,681	$16,682
Year 12	$34,212	$16,096	$18,117
Year 13	$38,293	$18,571	$19,722
Year 14	$42,619	$21,110	$21,508
Year 15	$47,204	$23,720	$23,484
Year 16	$52,064	$26,404	$25,660
Year 17	$57,216	$29,168	$28,048
Year 18	$62,677	$32,019	$30,658
Year 19	$68,465	$34,962	$33,504
Year 20	$74,601	$38,004	$36,597
Year 21	$81,105	$41,153	$39,952
Year 22	$88,000	$44,417	$43,583
Year 23	$95,308	$47,803	$47,504
Year 24	$103,054	$51,321	$51,733
Year 25	$111,265	$54,980	$56,285

Calculate YOUR Savings

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Average Monthly Electric Bill

Current Utility Rate ($/kWh)

Default: $0.16/kWh (ComEd & Ameren average)

Utility Rate Escalator: 4.5% per year

Conservative (2%)Historical Average (6%)Aggressive (10%)

How We Calculate Your Savings

This calculator uses your custom utility rate (default $0.16/kWh for Illinois) with a 4.5% annual escalator compared to our fixed lease rate of $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years. A low-escalator option is also available for a lower starting payment. After the 15-year lease, you can keep the system for a low fair-market buyout — then your electricity cost drops to near-zero for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). Your actual savings may vary based on your specific usage patterns and system size.

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