How Much Can Solar Save in Round Lake Heights?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$155

Current Bill/mo

$149

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$52,065

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

$155

Annual Cost

$1,860

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$102,048

Your Solar Investment

8 kW System

$22,000

$10,358

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,242

With vs Without Solar in Round Lake Heights

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$155/mo	$132/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$3/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,044	$7,920
25-Year Cost	$102,048	$49,983
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

$52,065

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,860

$1,828

Year 5

$10,485

$147

Year 10

$24,516

$10,326

Year 15

$43,293

$21,651

Year 20

$68,421

$34,632

Year 25

$102,048

$49,983

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,860	$1,828	$32
Year 2	$3,832	-$5,563	$9,395
Year 3	$5,921	-$3,687	$9,609
Year 4	$8,137	-$1,784	$9,921
Year 5	$10,485	$147	$10,338
Year 6	$12,974	$2,110	$10,864
Year 7	$15,613	$4,106	$11,506
Year 8	$18,409	$6,139	$12,270
Year 9	$21,374	$8,211	$13,163
Year 10	$24,516	$10,326	$14,191
Year 11	$27,847	$12,485	$15,362
Year 12	$31,378	$14,694	$16,684
Year 13	$35,121	$16,955	$18,166
Year 14	$39,088	$19,273	$19,815
Year 15	$43,293	$21,651	$21,642
Year 16	$47,751	$24,096	$23,655
Year 17	$52,476	$26,611	$25,865
Year 18	$57,485	$29,201	$28,283
Year 19	$62,794	$31,873	$30,921
Year 20	$68,421	$34,632	$33,789
Year 21	$74,386	$37,486	$36,901
Year 22	$80,710	$40,440	$40,270
Year 23	$87,412	$43,502	$43,910
Year 24	$94,517	$46,680	$47,837
Year 25	$102,048	$49,983	$52,065

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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