How Much Can Solar Save in Kempton?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$126
Est. Lease + Battery
5.6 yrs
Payback Period
$37,444
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,306
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,694
With vs Without Solar in Kempton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $36,952 |
| 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
$37,444
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,356
$1,269
Year 5
$7,644
$857
Year 10
$17,873
$8,052
Year 15
$31,562
$16,175
Year 20
$49,881
$25,622
Year 25
$74,396
$36,952
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,356 | $1,269 | $87 |
| Year 2 | $2,793 | -$3,137 | $5,930 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$1,828 | $6,145 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | -$498 | $6,430 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $857 | $6,787 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $2,236 | $7,222 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $3,644 | $7,738 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $5,081 | $8,340 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $6,549 | $9,033 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $8,052 | $9,821 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $9,592 | $10,710 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $11,171 | $11,705 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $12,792 | $12,812 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $14,459 | $14,038 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $16,175 | $15,387 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $17,943 | $16,869 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $19,768 | $18,489 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $21,653 | $20,255 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $23,603 | $22,176 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $25,622 | $24,259 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $27,716 | $26,514 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $29,891 | $28,949 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $32,150 | $31,576 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $34,502 | $34,404 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $36,952 | $37,444 |
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