How Much Can Solar Save in Albers?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$151
Current Bill/mo
$154
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$49,743
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
$151
Annual Cost
$1,812
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$99,414
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$11,194
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,006
With vs Without Solar in Albers
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $151/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,785 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $99,414 | $49,671 |
| 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
$49,743
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,812
$1,724
Year 5
$10,214
$1,865
Year 10
$23,884
$11,532
Year 15
$42,176
$22,351
Year 20
$66,655
$34,827
Year 25
$99,414
$49,672
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,812 | $1,724 | $88 |
| Year 2 | $3,733 | -$3,535 | $7,268 |
| Year 3 | $5,769 | -$1,763 | $7,531 |
| Year 4 | $7,927 | $37 | $7,890 |
| Year 5 | $10,214 | $1,865 | $8,349 |
| Year 6 | $12,639 | $3,725 | $8,914 |
| Year 7 | $15,210 | $5,619 | $9,590 |
| Year 8 | $17,934 | $7,550 | $10,384 |
| Year 9 | $20,822 | $9,520 | $11,303 |
| Year 10 | $23,884 | $11,532 | $12,352 |
| Year 11 | $27,129 | $13,590 | $13,539 |
| Year 12 | $30,568 | $15,697 | $14,871 |
| Year 13 | $34,214 | $17,857 | $16,358 |
| Year 14 | $38,079 | $20,073 | $18,006 |
| Year 15 | $42,176 | $22,351 | $19,825 |
| Year 16 | $46,519 | $24,694 | $21,824 |
| Year 17 | $51,122 | $27,108 | $24,013 |
| Year 18 | $56,001 | $29,598 | $26,403 |
| Year 19 | $61,173 | $32,169 | $29,004 |
| Year 20 | $66,655 | $34,827 | $31,828 |
| Year 21 | $72,467 | $37,580 | $34,887 |
| Year 22 | $78,627 | $40,433 | $38,194 |
| Year 23 | $85,156 | $43,394 | $41,763 |
| Year 24 | $92,078 | $46,470 | $45,607 |
| Year 25 | $99,414 | $49,672 | $49,743 |
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