How Much Can Solar Save in Volo?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$178

Current Bill/mo

$158

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$55,078

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

$178

Annual Cost

$2,136

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$117,191

Your Solar Investment

9.5 kW System

$26,125

$12,976

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,299

With vs Without Solar in Volo

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$178/mo	$157/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-7/mo
5-Year Cost	$11,534	$9,420
25-Year Cost	$117,191	$62,113
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

$55,078

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$2,136

$2,217

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$4,400

-$5,835

Year 5

$12,041

$1,106

Year 10

$28,154

$13,511

Year 15

$49,717

$27,359

Year 20

$78,574

$43,270

Year 25

$117,191

$62,113

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$2,136	$2,217	-$81
Year 2Profit Starts	$4,400	-$5,835	$10,235
Year 3	$6,800	-$3,557	$10,357
Year 4	$9,344	-$1,244	$10,588
Year 5	$12,041	$1,106	$10,935
Year 6	$14,899	$3,495	$11,405
Year 7	$17,929	$5,926	$12,003
Year 8	$21,141	$8,404	$12,737
Year 9	$24,545	$10,931	$13,614
Year 10	$28,154	$13,511	$14,643
Year 11	$31,979	$16,149	$15,831
Year 12	$36,034	$18,848	$17,187
Year 13	$40,332	$21,612	$18,720
Year 14	$44,888	$24,448	$20,440
Year 15	$49,717	$27,359	$22,358
Year 16	$54,837	$30,353	$24,484
Year 17	$60,263	$33,434	$26,829
Year 18	$66,014	$36,609	$29,406
Year 19	$72,111	$39,885	$32,226
Year 20	$78,574	$43,270	$35,304
Year 21	$85,424	$46,770	$38,654
Year 22	$92,686	$50,396	$42,290
Year 23	$100,383	$54,155	$46,228
Year 24	$108,542	$58,057	$50,485
Year 25	$117,191	$62,113	$55,078

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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