How Much Can Solar Save in Argenta?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$40,246
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
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,795
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,505
With vs Without Solar in Argenta
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $40,076 |
| 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
$40,246
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,464
$1,372
Year 5
$8,253
$1,565
Year 10
$19,297
$9,298
Year 15
$34,076
$17,989
Year 20
$53,854
$28,053
Year 25
$80,322
$40,076
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,464 | $1,372 | $92 |
| Year 2 | $3,016 | -$2,742 | $5,757 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,329 | $5,990 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | $106 | $6,299 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,565 | $6,688 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $3,051 | $7,161 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $4,565 | $7,724 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $6,109 | $8,381 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $7,686 | $9,137 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $9,298 | $9,998 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $10,948 | $10,970 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $12,639 | $12,058 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $14,374 | $13,269 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $16,156 | $14,610 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $17,989 | $16,087 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $19,876 | $17,709 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $21,821 | $19,482 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $23,830 | $21,416 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $25,905 | $23,519 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $28,053 | $25,801 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $30,279 | $28,271 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $32,587 | $30,939 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $34,985 | $33,816 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $37,479 | $36,915 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $40,076 | $40,246 |
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