How Much Can Solar Save in Arenzville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
7.3 yrs
Payback Period
$33,328
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
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Arenzville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $46,994 |
| 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
$33,328
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,464
$1,635
Year 2Payback Year
$3,016
-$3,214
Year 5
$8,253
$1,908
Year 10
$19,297
$11,073
Year 15
$34,076
$21,312
Year 20
$53,854
$33,075
Year 25
$80,322
$46,994
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,464 | $1,635 | -$171 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,016 | -$3,214 | $6,230 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,533 | $6,194 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | $173 | $6,231 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,908 | $6,345 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $3,672 | $6,540 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $5,468 | $6,820 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $7,299 | $7,191 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $9,166 | $7,657 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $11,073 | $8,223 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $13,023 | $8,895 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $15,018 | $9,679 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $17,062 | $10,581 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $19,159 | $11,607 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $21,312 | $12,764 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $23,526 | $14,059 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $25,804 | $15,500 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $28,152 | $17,094 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $30,574 | $18,851 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $33,075 | $20,779 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $35,663 | $22,887 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $38,341 | $25,185 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $41,118 | $27,684 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $44,000 | $30,394 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $46,994 | $33,328 |
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