How Much Can Solar Save in Bradley?

Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.

$143

Current Bill/mo

$116

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$50,023

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

$17,875

$7,636

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,289

With vs Without Solar in Bradley

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$143/mo	$108/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$14/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,266	$6,480
25-Year Cost	$94,148	$44,125
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

$50,023

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,716

$1,554

Year 5

$9,673

-$266

Year 10

$22,618

$8,557

Year 15

$39,942

$18,531

Year 20

$63,124

$30,155

Year 25

$94,148

$44,125

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,716	$1,554	$162
Year 2	$3,535	-$5,158	$8,693
Year 3	$5,463	-$3,555	$9,018
Year 4	$7,507	-$1,925	$9,432
Year 5	$9,673	-$266	$9,939
Year 6	$11,970	$1,425	$10,545
Year 7	$14,404	$3,150	$11,254
Year 8	$16,984	$4,912	$12,072
Year 9	$19,719	$6,713	$13,006
Year 10	$22,618	$8,557	$14,062
Year 11	$25,691	$10,446	$15,245
Year 12	$28,949	$12,384	$16,565
Year 13	$32,402	$14,375	$18,026
Year 14	$36,062	$16,423	$19,639
Year 15	$39,942	$18,531	$21,410
Year 16	$44,054	$20,705	$23,349
Year 17	$48,413	$22,949	$25,464
Year 18	$53,034	$25,268	$27,766
Year 19	$57,932	$27,668	$30,264
Year 20	$63,124	$30,155	$32,969
Year 21	$68,628	$32,735	$35,893
Year 22	$74,461	$35,414	$39,047
Year 23	$80,645	$38,200	$42,445
Year 24	$87,200	$41,101	$46,098
Year 25	$94,148	$44,125	$50,023

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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.) plus battery backup 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.

More Solar Resources for Bradley

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Statewide Solar Guides That Apply in Bradley

Local solar numbers depend on your utility, Illinois incentive rules, and state program eligibility.

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