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

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$51,920

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

$19,250

$8,394

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,756

With vs Without Solar in Galena

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$149/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$12/mo
5-Year Cost	$9,655	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$98,098	$46,178
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

$51,920

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,788

$1,648

Year 5

$10,079

-$259

Year 10

$23,567

$9,044

Year 15

$41,617

$19,512

Year 20

$65,773

$31,653

Year 25

$98,098

$46,178

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,788	$1,648	$140
Year 2	$3,683	-$5,436	$9,119
Year 3	$5,692	-$3,739	$9,431
Year 4	$7,822	-$2,014	$9,836
Year 5	$10,079	-$259	$10,338
Year 6	$12,472	$1,527	$10,945
Year 7	$15,008	$3,348	$11,660
Year 8	$17,697	$5,206	$12,491
Year 9	$20,546	$7,103	$13,443
Year 10	$23,567	$9,044	$14,523
Year 11	$26,769	$11,031	$15,739
Year 12	$30,163	$13,067	$17,096
Year 13	$33,761	$15,157	$18,605
Year 14	$37,575	$17,304	$20,271
Year 15	$41,617	$19,512	$22,105
Year 16	$45,902	$21,787	$24,115
Year 17	$50,445	$24,133	$26,311
Year 18	$55,259	$26,556	$28,703
Year 19	$60,363	$29,060	$31,302
Year 20	$65,773	$31,653	$34,120
Year 21	$71,507	$34,340	$37,167
Year 22	$77,585	$37,128	$40,457
Year 23	$84,029	$40,026	$44,003
Year 24	$90,858	$43,039	$47,819
Year 25	$98,098	$46,178	$51,920

Calculate YOUR Savings

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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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