How Much Can Solar Save in Gilberts?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$191
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$59,570
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
$191
Annual Cost
$2,292
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$125,749
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$13,151
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$10,249
With vs Without Solar in Gilberts
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $191/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$0/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $12,377 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $125,749 | $66,179 |
| 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
$59,570
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,292
$2,289
Year 5
$12,920
$1,560
Year 10
$30,210
$14,509
Year 15
$53,349
$29,088
Year 20
$84,313
$45,989
Year 25
$125,749
$66,180
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,292 | $2,289 | $3 |
| Year 2 | $4,722 | -$5,637 | $10,358 |
| Year 3 | $7,297 | -$3,278 | $10,575 |
| Year 4 | $10,027 | -$880 | $10,906 |
| Year 5 | $12,920 | $1,560 | $11,360 |
| Year 6 | $15,987 | $4,046 | $11,942 |
| Year 7 | $19,239 | $6,579 | $12,659 |
| Year 8 | $22,685 | $9,165 | $13,520 |
| Year 9 | $26,338 | $11,807 | $14,531 |
| Year 10 | $30,210 | $14,509 | $15,702 |
| Year 11 | $34,315 | $17,275 | $17,040 |
| Year 12 | $38,666 | $20,111 | $18,555 |
| Year 13 | $43,278 | $23,021 | $20,257 |
| Year 14 | $48,167 | $26,012 | $22,155 |
| Year 15 | $53,349 | $29,088 | $24,261 |
| Year 16 | $58,841 | $32,256 | $26,586 |
| Year 17 | $64,664 | $35,522 | $29,141 |
| Year 18 | $70,836 | $38,895 | $31,941 |
| Year 19 | $77,378 | $42,381 | $34,997 |
| Year 20 | $84,313 | $45,989 | $38,324 |
| Year 21 | $91,663 | $49,727 | $41,936 |
| Year 22 | $99,455 | $53,605 | $45,850 |
| Year 23 | $107,714 | $57,632 | $50,082 |
| Year 24 | $116,469 | $61,820 | $54,649 |
| Year 25 | $125,749 | $66,180 | $59,570 |
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