How Much Can Solar Save in Gardner?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$148
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$46,192
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
$148
Annual Cost
$1,776
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$97,439
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$10,959
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,541
With vs Without Solar in Gardner
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $148/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,590 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $97,439 | $51,247 |
| 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
$46,192
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,776
$1,841
Year 2Payback Year
$3,659
-$4,834
Year 5
$10,011
$923
Year 10
$23,409
$11,195
Year 15
$41,338
$22,634
Year 20
$65,331
$35,748
Year 25
$97,439
$51,247
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,776 | $1,841 | -$65 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,659 | -$4,834 | $8,493 |
| Year 3 | $5,654 | -$2,944 | $8,598 |
| Year 4 | $7,769 | -$1,025 | $8,795 |
| Year 5 | $10,011 | $923 | $9,089 |
| Year 6 | $12,388 | $2,903 | $9,486 |
| Year 7 | $14,907 | $4,917 | $9,990 |
| Year 8 | $17,578 | $6,969 | $10,609 |
| Year 9 | $20,409 | $9,060 | $11,348 |
| Year 10 | $23,409 | $11,195 | $12,214 |
| Year 11 | $26,590 | $13,375 | $13,214 |
| Year 12 | $29,961 | $15,606 | $14,355 |
| Year 13 | $33,535 | $17,890 | $15,645 |
| Year 14 | $37,323 | $20,231 | $17,091 |
| Year 15 | $41,338 | $22,634 | $18,704 |
| Year 16 | $45,594 | $25,104 | $20,491 |
| Year 17 | $50,106 | $27,645 | $22,462 |
| Year 18 | $54,888 | $30,262 | $24,627 |
| Year 19 | $59,958 | $32,961 | $26,997 |
| Year 20 | $65,331 | $35,748 | $29,583 |
| Year 21 | $71,027 | $38,630 | $32,397 |
| Year 22 | $77,065 | $41,613 | $35,452 |
| Year 23 | $83,465 | $44,705 | $38,760 |
| Year 24 | $90,248 | $47,914 | $42,335 |
| Year 25 | $97,439 | $51,247 | $46,192 |
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