How Much Can Solar Save in Kildeer?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$259
Current Bill/mo
$199
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$77,047
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
13.5 kW System
$39,150
$20,887
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$4,050
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$14,213
With vs Without Solar in Kildeer
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $259/mo | $237/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-18/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $16,783 | $14,220 |
| 25-Year Cost | $170,519 | $93,472 |
| 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
$77,047
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$3,108
$3,323
Year 2Payback Year
$6,402
-$7,525
Year 5
$17,520
$2,862
Year 10
$40,966
$21,387
Year 15
$72,342
$42,003
Year 20
$114,330
$65,610
Year 25
$170,519
$93,472
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,108 | $3,323 | -$215 |
| Year 2Payback | $6,402 | -$7,525 | $13,927 |
| Year 3 | $9,895 | -$4,114 | $14,008 |
| Year 4 | $13,596 | -$653 | $14,249 |
| Year 5 | $17,520 | $2,862 | $14,659 |
| Year 6 | $21,679 | $6,433 | $15,246 |
| Year 7 | $26,088 | $10,067 | $16,021 |
| Year 8 | $30,761 | $13,767 | $16,994 |
| Year 9 | $35,715 | $17,539 | $18,176 |
| Year 10 | $40,966 | $21,387 | $19,579 |
| Year 11 | $46,532 | $25,319 | $21,213 |
| Year 12 | $52,432 | $29,339 | $23,093 |
| Year 13 | $58,686 | $33,455 | $25,230 |
| Year 14 | $65,315 | $37,674 | $27,641 |
| Year 15 | $72,342 | $42,003 | $30,338 |
| Year 16 | $79,790 | $46,451 | $33,339 |
| Year 17 | $87,686 | $51,026 | $36,660 |
| Year 18 | $96,055 | $55,737 | $40,317 |
| Year 19 | $104,926 | $60,595 | $44,331 |
| Year 20 | $114,330 | $65,610 | $48,719 |
| Year 21 | $124,297 | $70,794 | $53,503 |
| Year 22 | $134,863 | $76,158 | $58,705 |
| Year 23 | $146,063 | $81,717 | $64,346 |
| Year 24 | $157,935 | $87,483 | $70,452 |
| Year 25 | $170,519 | $93,472 | $77,047 |
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