How Much Can Solar Save in Winnebago?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$146

Current Bill/mo

$145

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$47,161

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

$146

Annual Cost

$1,752

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$96,123

Your Solar Investment

8 kW System

$22,000

$10,818

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,782

With vs Without Solar in Winnebago

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$146/mo	$132/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-5/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,461	$7,920
25-Year Cost	$96,123	$48,962
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

$47,161

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$1,752

$1,807

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$3,609

-$5,146

Year 5

$9,876

$485

Year 10

$23,093

$10,484

Year 15

$40,779

$21,548

Year 20

$64,448

$34,152

Year 25

$96,123

$48,962

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$1,752	$1,807	-$55
Year 2Profit Starts	$3,609	-$5,146	$8,755
Year 3	$5,578	-$3,295	$8,872
Year 4	$7,664	-$1,418	$9,083
Year 5	$9,876	$485	$9,391
Year 6	$12,221	$2,417	$9,804
Year 7	$14,706	$4,380	$10,326
Year 8	$17,340	$6,378	$10,963
Year 9	$20,133	$8,411	$11,722
Year 10	$23,093	$10,484	$12,609
Year 11	$26,230	$12,598	$13,632
Year 12	$29,556	$14,759	$14,798
Year 13	$33,082	$16,968	$16,114
Year 14	$36,818	$19,230	$17,589
Year 15	$40,779	$21,548	$19,231
Year 16	$44,978	$23,927	$21,051
Year 17	$49,429	$26,372	$23,057
Year 18	$54,147	$28,888	$25,259
Year 19	$59,148	$31,479	$27,669
Year 20	$64,448	$34,152	$30,297
Year 21	$70,067	$36,911	$33,156
Year 22	$76,023	$39,765	$36,258
Year 23	$82,337	$42,720	$39,617
Year 24	$89,029	$45,783	$43,246
Year 25	$96,123	$48,962	$47,161

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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