How Much Can Solar Save in Kirkland?
Real numbers based on current ComEd rates and Illinois incentives.
$150
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$49,015
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
$150
Annual Cost
$1,800
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$98,756
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$10,228
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,972
With vs Without Solar in Kirkland
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $150/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,720 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $98,756 | $49,741 |
| 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
$49,015
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,800
$1,745
Year 5
$10,147
$1,017
Year 10
$23,725
$10,835
Year 15
$41,897
$21,849
Year 20
$66,214
$34,576
Year 25
$98,756
$49,741
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,800 | $1,745 | $55 |
| Year 2 | $3,708 | -$4,457 | $8,165 |
| Year 3 | $5,730 | -$2,661 | $8,392 |
| Year 4 | $7,874 | -$837 | $8,712 |
| Year 5 | $10,147 | $1,017 | $9,130 |
| Year 6 | $12,556 | $2,904 | $9,651 |
| Year 7 | $15,109 | $4,827 | $10,282 |
| Year 8 | $17,815 | $6,788 | $11,027 |
| Year 9 | $20,684 | $8,790 | $11,895 |
| Year 10 | $23,725 | $10,835 | $12,890 |
| Year 11 | $26,949 | $12,928 | $14,021 |
| Year 12 | $30,366 | $15,072 | $15,293 |
| Year 13 | $33,988 | $17,271 | $16,717 |
| Year 14 | $37,827 | $19,529 | $18,298 |
| Year 15 | $41,897 | $21,849 | $20,047 |
| Year 16 | $46,211 | $24,238 | $21,973 |
| Year 17 | $50,783 | $26,699 | $24,084 |
| Year 18 | $55,630 | $29,239 | $26,391 |
| Year 19 | $60,768 | $31,862 | $28,906 |
| Year 20 | $66,214 | $34,576 | $31,638 |
| Year 21 | $71,987 | $37,386 | $34,601 |
| Year 22 | $78,106 | $40,300 | $37,806 |
| Year 23 | $84,592 | $43,325 | $41,267 |
| Year 24 | $91,468 | $46,469 | $44,999 |
| Year 25 | $98,756 | $49,741 | $49,015 |
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