How Much Can Solar Save in Midlothian?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$151

Current Bill/mo

$145

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$55,140

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

$151

Annual Cost

$1,812

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$99,414

Your Solar Investment

6.5 kW System

$17,875

$7,110

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,815

With vs Without Solar in Midlothian

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$151/mo	$108/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$21/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,785	$6,480
25-Year Cost	$99,414	$44,274
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

$55,140

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,812

$1,560

Year 5

$10,214

-$754

Year 10

$23,884

$8,137

Year 15

$42,176

$18,225

Year 20

$66,655

$30,028

Year 25

$99,414

$44,275

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,812	$1,560	$252
Year 2	$3,733	-$5,671	$9,404
Year 3	$5,769	-$4,061	$9,830
Year 4	$7,927	-$2,423	$10,349
Year 5	$10,214	-$754	$10,968
Year 6	$12,639	$948	$11,691
Year 7	$15,210	$2,685	$12,524
Year 8	$17,934	$4,461	$13,474
Year 9	$20,822	$6,277	$14,545
Year 10	$23,884	$8,137	$15,746
Year 11	$27,129	$10,045	$17,084
Year 12	$30,568	$12,004	$18,565
Year 13	$34,214	$14,017	$20,197
Year 14	$38,079	$16,089	$21,990
Year 15	$42,176	$18,225	$23,951
Year 16	$46,519	$20,429	$26,090
Year 17	$51,122	$22,705	$28,417
Year 18	$56,001	$25,060	$30,941
Year 19	$61,173	$27,499	$33,674
Year 20	$66,655	$30,028	$36,627
Year 21	$72,467	$32,654	$39,813
Year 22	$78,627	$35,384	$43,243
Year 23	$85,156	$38,225	$46,931
Year 24	$92,078	$41,186	$50,892
Year 25	$99,414	$44,275	$55,140

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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