How Much Can Solar Save in Alto Pass?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$39,268
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
$122
Annual Cost
$1,464
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,322
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 Alto Pass
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $41,054 |
| 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
$39,268
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,464
$1,455
Year 5
$8,253
$1,465
Year 10
$19,297
$9,560
Year 15
$34,076
$18,562
Year 20
$53,854
$28,872
Year 25
$80,322
$41,054
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,464 | $1,455 | $9 |
| Year 2 | $3,016 | -$3,077 | $6,093 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,585 | $6,246 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | -$71 | $6,476 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,465 | $6,787 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $3,027 | $7,185 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $4,615 | $7,674 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $6,231 | $8,259 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $7,879 | $8,944 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $9,560 | $9,737 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $11,277 | $10,642 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $13,033 | $11,665 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $14,830 | $12,814 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $16,672 | $14,094 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $18,562 | $15,514 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $20,504 | $17,081 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $22,502 | $18,802 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $24,559 | $20,687 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $26,681 | $22,744 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $28,872 | $24,982 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $31,137 | $27,412 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $33,482 | $30,045 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $35,912 | $32,890 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $38,434 | $35,960 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $41,054 | $39,268 |
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