How Much Can Solar Save in North Aurora?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$186

Current Bill/mo

$163

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$61,224

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

$186

Annual Cost

$2,232

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$122,458

Your Solar Investment

9.5 kW System

$26,125

$12,346

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,929

With vs Without Solar in North Aurora

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$186/mo	$157/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$2/mo
5-Year Cost	$12,053	$9,420
25-Year Cost	$122,458	$61,234
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

$61,224

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,232

$2,205

Year 5

$12,582

$413

Year 10

$29,420

$12,754

Year 15

$51,952

$26,543

Year 20

$82,105

$42,407

Year 25

$122,458

$61,233

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,232	$2,205	$27
Year 2	$4,598	-$6,490	$11,088
Year 3	$7,106	-$4,224	$11,330
Year 4	$9,764	-$1,924	$11,688
Year 5	$12,582	$413	$12,169
Year 6	$15,569	$2,789	$12,780
Year 7	$18,735	$5,208	$13,527
Year 8	$22,091	$7,673	$14,419
Year 9	$25,649	$10,187	$15,462
Year 10	$29,420	$12,754	$16,665
Year 11	$33,417	$15,379	$18,038
Year 12	$37,654	$18,066	$19,588
Year 13	$42,145	$20,818	$21,327
Year 14	$46,906	$23,642	$23,264
Year 15	$51,952	$26,543	$25,409
Year 16	$57,301	$29,525	$27,776
Year 17	$62,971	$32,596	$30,375
Year 18	$68,981	$35,762	$33,219
Year 19	$75,352	$39,030	$36,323
Year 20	$82,105	$42,407	$39,699
Year 21	$89,264	$45,901	$43,362
Year 22	$96,852	$49,522	$47,330
Year 23	$104,895	$53,277	$51,617
Year 24	$113,420	$57,178	$56,243
Year 25	$122,458	$61,233	$61,224

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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