How Much Can Solar Save in Kenilworth?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$193
Est. Lease + Battery
7.7 yrs
Payback Period
$65,167
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
$259
Annual Cost
$3,108
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$170,519
Your Solar Investment
15 kW System
$43,500
$23,208
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$15,792
With vs Without Solar in Kenilworth
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $263/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-53/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $15,780 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $105,352 |
| 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
$65,167
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,748
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$8,248
Year 5
$17,520
$3,471
Year 10
$40,966
$24,371
Year 15
$72,342
$47,604
Year 20
$114,330
$74,145
Year 25
$170,519
$105,352
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,748 | -$640 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$8,248 | $14,650 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,399 | $14,294 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$494 | $14,090 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $3,471 | $14,049 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $7,501 | $14,178 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $11,601 | $14,487 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $15,776 | $14,986 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $20,031 | $15,684 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $24,371 | $16,594 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $28,805 | $17,727 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $33,337 | $19,094 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $37,976 | $20,709 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $42,729 | $22,586 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $47,604 | $24,737 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $52,611 | $27,179 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $57,757 | $29,928 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $63,055 | $33,000 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $68,513 | $36,413 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $74,145 | $40,185 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $79,961 | $44,337 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $85,975 | $48,888 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $92,202 | $53,861 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $98,656 | $59,279 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $105,352 | $65,167 |
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