How Much Can Solar Save in Prospect Heights?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$197
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
26+ yrs
Years of Pure Profit
$73,273
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

$197

Annual Cost

$2,364

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$129,700

What Solar Savings Look Like in Prospect Heights

The prevalence of single-family homes (39.8%) and 65.9% homeownership create a favorable environment. With 83.4% of homes built before 1980, roof assessments are critical. A 15% work-from-home population may drive interest in residential energy solutions.

Your Solar Investment

8.5 kW System

$22,100

$8,189

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$11,361

With vs Without Solar in Prospect Heights

MetricWithout SolarWith Solar
Monthly Cost$197/mo$132/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow-$0 (all to utility)+$34/mo
5-Year Cost$12,766$7,920
25-Year Cost$129,700$56,427
Rate ControlNone — utility sets ratesAs low as $0.10/kWh, predictable for 25 years
Home Value ImpactNone+$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt)

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