How Much Can Solar Save in Alhambra?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$134
Current Bill/mo
$141
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$41,668
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
$134
Annual Cost
$1,608
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,222
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 Alhambra
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $134/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,683 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,222 | $46,554 |
| 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
$41,668
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,608
$1,552
Year 5
$9,064
$2,014
Year 10
$21,195
$10,852
Year 15
$37,428
$20,860
Year 20
$59,151
$32,531
Year 25
$88,222
$46,554
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,608 | $1,552 | $56 |
| Year 2 | $3,312 | -$2,878 | $6,190 |
| Year 3 | $5,119 | -$1,276 | $6,395 |
| Year 4 | $7,034 | $354 | $6,680 |
| Year 5 | $9,064 | $2,014 | $7,050 |
| Year 6 | $11,216 | $3,707 | $7,510 |
| Year 7 | $13,497 | $5,434 | $8,063 |
| Year 8 | $15,915 | $7,199 | $8,716 |
| Year 9 | $18,478 | $9,004 | $9,474 |
| Year 10 | $21,195 | $10,852 | $10,343 |
| Year 11 | $24,074 | $12,747 | $11,328 |
| Year 12 | $27,127 | $14,691 | $12,436 |
| Year 13 | $30,362 | $16,689 | $13,674 |
| Year 14 | $33,792 | $18,744 | $15,049 |
| Year 15 | $37,428 | $20,860 | $16,568 |
| Year 16 | $41,281 | $23,042 | $18,239 |
| Year 17 | $45,366 | $25,295 | $20,071 |
| Year 18 | $49,696 | $27,624 | $22,072 |
| Year 19 | $54,286 | $30,034 | $24,252 |
| Year 20 | $59,151 | $32,531 | $26,620 |
| Year 21 | $64,308 | $35,121 | $29,187 |
| Year 22 | $69,775 | $37,811 | $31,964 |
| Year 23 | $75,569 | $40,608 | $34,961 |
| Year 24 | $81,711 | $43,519 | $38,192 |
| Year 25 | $88,222 | $46,554 | $41,668 |
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