How Much Can Solar Save in Plainfield?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$209

Current Bill/mo

$172

Est. Lease + Battery

26+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$74,079

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

$209

Annual Cost

$2,508

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$137,600

Your Solar Investment

9 kW System

$24,750

$10,100

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,950

With vs Without Solar in Plainfield

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$209/mo	$149/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$26/mo
5-Year Cost	$13,543	$8,940
25-Year Cost	$137,600	$63,521
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

$74,079

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$2,508

$2,198

Year 5

$14,138

-$573

Year 10

$33,057

$12,018

Year 15

$58,376

$26,352

Year 20

$92,258

$43,172

Year 25

$137,600

$63,521

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$2,508	$2,198	$310
Year 2	$5,166	-$7,518	$12,684
Year 3	$7,984	-$5,246	$13,230
Year 4	$10,972	-$2,932	$13,903
Year 5	$14,138	-$573	$14,711
Year 6	$17,494	$1,834	$15,660
Year 7	$21,052	$4,292	$16,760
Year 8	$24,823	$6,806	$18,017
Year 9	$28,820	$9,380	$19,440
Year 10	$33,057	$12,018	$21,039
Year 11	$37,549	$14,725	$22,824
Year 12	$42,310	$17,506	$24,803
Year 13	$47,356	$20,367	$26,989
Year 14	$52,706	$23,314	$29,392
Year 15	$58,376	$26,352	$32,024
Year 16	$64,387	$29,489	$34,898
Year 17	$70,758	$32,731	$38,027
Year 18	$77,511	$36,087	$41,425
Year 19	$84,670	$39,564	$45,106
Year 20	$92,258	$43,172	$49,086
Year 21	$100,302	$46,920	$53,382
Year 22	$108,828	$50,818	$58,010
Year 23	$117,866	$54,876	$62,990
Year 24	$127,445	$59,106	$68,339
Year 25	$137,600	$63,521	$74,079

Calculate YOUR Savings

Enter your actual ComEd bill to see a personalized 25-year savings projection.

$Enter Your Information

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.

More Solar Resources for Plainfield

Solar IncentivesRECs, rebates & tax exemptions Electricity RatesRate trends & bill analysis Solar FAQCommon questions answered

Start Saving in Plainfield

Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual ComEd bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.

✓ $0 down lease, competitive cash pricing, or Solar for All — your choice

Get Your $0 Down Quote

ComEd rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.

Or call (618) 217-2001|Info@ltdsolarconsulting.com