How Much Can Solar Save in Anna?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$128
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$39,466
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
$128
Annual Cost
$1,536
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,272
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 Anna
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $128/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,294 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,272 | $44,806 |
| 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
$39,466
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,536
$1,523
Year 5
$8,659
$1,850
Year 10
$20,246
$10,459
Year 15
$35,752
$20,151
Year 20
$56,503
$31,385
Year 25
$84,272
$44,806
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,536 | $1,523 | $13 |
| Year 2 | $3,164 | -$2,937 | $6,101 |
| Year 3 | $4,890 | -$1,368 | $6,258 |
| Year 4 | $6,719 | $227 | $6,493 |
| Year 5 | $8,659 | $1,850 | $6,809 |
| Year 6 | $10,714 | $3,502 | $7,212 |
| Year 7 | $12,893 | $5,187 | $7,706 |
| Year 8 | $15,203 | $6,906 | $8,296 |
| Year 9 | $17,651 | $8,663 | $8,988 |
| Year 10 | $20,246 | $10,459 | $9,787 |
| Year 11 | $22,996 | $12,298 | $10,698 |
| Year 12 | $25,912 | $14,184 | $11,729 |
| Year 13 | $29,003 | $16,118 | $12,885 |
| Year 14 | $32,279 | $18,106 | $14,173 |
| Year 15 | $35,752 | $20,151 | $15,601 |
| Year 16 | $39,433 | $22,257 | $17,176 |
| Year 17 | $43,335 | $24,428 | $18,907 |
| Year 18 | $47,471 | $26,670 | $20,801 |
| Year 19 | $51,855 | $28,987 | $22,868 |
| Year 20 | $56,503 | $31,385 | $25,117 |
| Year 21 | $61,429 | $33,870 | $27,559 |
| Year 22 | $66,651 | $36,447 | $30,203 |
| Year 23 | $72,186 | $39,124 | $33,061 |
| Year 24 | $78,053 | $41,908 | $36,145 |
| Year 25 | $84,272 | $44,806 | $39,466 |
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