How Much Can Solar Save in Rolling Meadows?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$180

Current Bill/mo

$162

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$56,414

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

$180

Annual Cost

$2,160

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$118,507

Your Solar Investment

10 kW System

$27,500

$13,796

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,000

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,704

With vs Without Solar in Rolling Meadows

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$180/mo	$165/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-9/mo
5-Year Cost	$11,664	$9,900
25-Year Cost	$118,507	$62,093
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

$56,414

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$2,160

$2,274

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$4,450

-$6,130

Year 5

$12,176

$958

Year 10

$28,471

$13,554

Year 15

$50,276

$27,504

Year 20

$79,457

$43,404

Year 25

$118,507

$62,094

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$2,160	$2,274	-$114
Year 2Profit Starts	$4,450	-$6,130	$10,579
Year 3	$6,877	-$3,800	$10,676
Year 4	$9,449	-$1,438	$10,887
Year 5	$12,176	$958	$11,218
Year 6	$15,067	$3,391	$11,675
Year 7	$18,131	$5,864	$12,266
Year 8	$21,379	$8,380	$12,998
Year 9	$24,821	$10,942	$13,879
Year 10	$28,471	$13,554	$14,916
Year 11	$32,339	$16,220	$16,119
Year 12	$36,439	$18,943	$17,496
Year 13	$40,785	$21,728	$19,057
Year 14	$45,393	$24,580	$20,812
Year 15	$50,276	$27,504	$22,772
Year 16	$55,453	$30,505	$24,947
Year 17	$60,940	$33,589	$27,350
Year 18	$66,756	$36,763	$29,993
Year 19	$72,922	$40,032	$32,890
Year 20	$79,457	$43,404	$36,053
Year 21	$86,384	$46,887	$39,497
Year 22	$93,727	$50,488	$43,239
Year 23	$101,511	$54,217	$47,294
Year 24	$109,762	$58,082	$51,680
Year 25	$118,507	$62,094	$56,414

Calculate YOUR Savings

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

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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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