How Much Can Solar Save in Galena?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$149
Current Bill/mo
$145
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$49,009
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
$149
Annual Cost
$1,788
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$98,098
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Galena
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $149/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,655 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $98,098 | $49,089 |
| 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
$49,009
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,788
$1,733
Year 5
$10,079
$950
Year 10
$23,567
$10,679
Year 15
$41,617
$21,573
Year 20
$65,773
$34,139
Year 25
$98,098
$49,089
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,788 | $1,733 | $55 |
| Year 2 | $3,683 | -$4,482 | $8,165 |
| Year 3 | $5,692 | -$2,699 | $8,392 |
| Year 4 | $7,822 | -$889 | $8,711 |
| Year 5 | $10,079 | $950 | $9,129 |
| Year 6 | $12,472 | $2,822 | $9,650 |
| Year 7 | $15,008 | $4,727 | $10,281 |
| Year 8 | $17,697 | $6,670 | $11,026 |
| Year 9 | $20,546 | $8,653 | $11,893 |
| Year 10 | $23,567 | $10,679 | $12,889 |
| Year 11 | $26,769 | $12,750 | $14,019 |
| Year 12 | $30,163 | $14,872 | $15,292 |
| Year 13 | $33,761 | $17,047 | $16,715 |
| Year 14 | $37,575 | $19,279 | $18,296 |
| Year 15 | $41,617 | $21,573 | $20,045 |
| Year 16 | $45,902 | $23,933 | $21,970 |
| Year 17 | $50,445 | $26,364 | $24,081 |
| Year 18 | $55,259 | $28,871 | $26,388 |
| Year 19 | $60,363 | $31,461 | $28,902 |
| Year 20 | $65,773 | $34,139 | $31,634 |
| Year 21 | $71,507 | $36,911 | $34,596 |
| Year 22 | $77,585 | $39,784 | $37,801 |
| Year 23 | $84,029 | $42,766 | $41,262 |
| Year 24 | $90,858 | $45,865 | $44,993 |
| Year 25 | $98,098 | $49,089 | $49,009 |
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