How Much Can Solar Save in Bradley?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$143
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$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
$143
Annual Cost
$1,716
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$94,148
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$9,498
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,402
With vs Without Solar in Bradley
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $143/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,266 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $94,148 | $46,987 |
| 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 1Payback Year
$1,716
$1,633
Year 5
$9,673
$1,016
Year 10
$22,618
$10,234
Year 15
$39,942
$20,603
Year 20
$63,124
$32,622
Year 25
$94,148
$46,987
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,716 | $1,633 | $83 |
| Year 2 | $3,535 | -$4,113 | $7,648 |
| Year 3 | $5,463 | -$2,431 | $7,894 |
| Year 4 | $7,507 | -$722 | $8,229 |
| Year 5 | $9,673 | $1,016 | $8,657 |
| Year 6 | $11,970 | $2,786 | $9,184 |
| Year 7 | $14,404 | $4,590 | $9,814 |
| Year 8 | $16,984 | $6,431 | $10,553 |
| Year 9 | $19,719 | $8,311 | $11,408 |
| Year 10 | $22,618 | $10,234 | $12,385 |
| Year 11 | $25,691 | $12,202 | $13,489 |
| Year 12 | $28,949 | $14,219 | $14,730 |
| Year 13 | $32,402 | $16,289 | $16,112 |
| Year 14 | $36,062 | $18,416 | $17,646 |
| Year 15 | $39,942 | $20,603 | $19,338 |
| Year 16 | $44,054 | $22,856 | $21,198 |
| Year 17 | $48,413 | $25,179 | $23,234 |
| Year 18 | $53,034 | $27,577 | $25,457 |
| Year 19 | $57,932 | $30,056 | $27,876 |
| Year 20 | $63,124 | $32,622 | $30,502 |
| Year 21 | $68,628 | $35,281 | $33,347 |
| Year 22 | $74,461 | $38,039 | $36,422 |
| Year 23 | $80,645 | $40,904 | $39,741 |
| Year 24 | $87,200 | $43,884 | $43,316 |
| Year 25 | $94,148 | $46,987 | $47,161 |
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