How Much Can Solar Save in Kaneville?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$183
Current Bill/mo
$163
Est. Lease + Battery
5.7 yrs
Payback Period
$61,684
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
$183
Annual Cost
$2,196
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$120,482
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$12,420
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,680
With vs Without Solar in Kaneville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $183/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $11,858 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $120,482 | $58,798 |
| 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
$61,684
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$2,196
$2,087
Year 5
$12,379
$1,056
Year 10
$28,945
$12,746
Year 15
$51,114
$25,820
Year 20
$80,781
$40,886
Year 25
$120,482
$58,799
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $2,196 | $2,087 | $109 |
| Year 2 | $4,524 | -$5,478 | $10,002 |
| Year 3 | $6,991 | -$3,333 | $10,325 |
| Year 4 | $9,607 | -$1,156 | $10,763 |
| Year 5 | $12,379 | $1,056 | $11,323 |
| Year 6 | $15,318 | $3,306 | $12,012 |
| Year 7 | $18,433 | $5,597 | $12,836 |
| Year 8 | $21,735 | $7,932 | $13,803 |
| Year 9 | $25,235 | $10,314 | $14,921 |
| Year 10 | $28,945 | $12,746 | $16,199 |
| Year 11 | $32,878 | $15,234 | $17,644 |
| Year 12 | $37,046 | $17,780 | $19,266 |
| Year 13 | $41,465 | $20,390 | $21,075 |
| Year 14 | $46,149 | $23,069 | $23,080 |
| Year 15 | $51,114 | $25,820 | $25,294 |
| Year 16 | $56,377 | $28,651 | $27,726 |
| Year 17 | $61,955 | $31,566 | $30,389 |
| Year 18 | $67,869 | $34,572 | $33,296 |
| Year 19 | $74,137 | $37,677 | $36,460 |
| Year 20 | $80,781 | $40,886 | $39,895 |
| Year 21 | $87,824 | $44,208 | $43,616 |
| Year 22 | $95,289 | $47,651 | $47,639 |
| Year 23 | $103,203 | $51,224 | $51,979 |
| Year 24 | $111,591 | $54,937 | $56,654 |
| Year 25 | $120,482 | $58,799 | $61,684 |
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