How Much Can Solar Save in Abingdon?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$114
Current Bill/mo
$132
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$32,887
25-Year Savings
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what Ameren Illinois electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$114
Annual Cost
$1,368
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,055
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Abingdon
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $114/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,387 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,055 | $42,168 |
| 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
$32,887
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,368
$1,484
Year 2Payback Year
$2,818
-$3,018
Year 5
$7,712
$1,623
Year 10
$18,031
$9,905
Year 15
$31,842
$19,128
Year 20
$50,323
$29,694
Year 25
$75,055
$42,167
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,368 | $1,484 | -$116 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,818 | -$3,018 | $5,836 |
| Year 3 | $4,355 | -$1,494 | $5,849 |
| Year 4 | $5,984 | $52 | $5,932 |
| Year 5 | $7,712 | $1,623 | $6,089 |
| Year 6 | $9,542 | $3,219 | $6,323 |
| Year 7 | $11,483 | $4,843 | $6,639 |
| Year 8 | $13,540 | $6,498 | $7,042 |
| Year 9 | $15,720 | $8,184 | $7,536 |
| Year 10 | $18,031 | $9,905 | $8,126 |
| Year 11 | $20,481 | $11,663 | $8,818 |
| Year 12 | $23,078 | $13,462 | $9,616 |
| Year 13 | $25,831 | $15,303 | $10,528 |
| Year 14 | $28,749 | $17,191 | $11,558 |
| Year 15 | $31,842 | $19,128 | $12,714 |
| Year 16 | $35,120 | $21,118 | $14,002 |
| Year 17 | $38,595 | $23,166 | $15,430 |
| Year 18 | $42,279 | $25,274 | $17,005 |
| Year 19 | $46,184 | $27,449 | $18,735 |
| Year 20 | $50,323 | $29,694 | $20,629 |
| Year 21 | $54,710 | $32,014 | $22,696 |
| Year 22 | $59,361 | $34,416 | $24,945 |
| Year 23 | $64,290 | $36,904 | $27,386 |
| Year 24 | $69,516 | $39,486 | $30,030 |
| Year 25 | $75,055 | $42,167 | $32,887 |
Start Saving in Abingdon
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual Ameren Illinois bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
Ameren Illinois rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.