How Much Can Solar Save in Arthur?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$129
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$42,657
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
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
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 Arthur
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $42,273 |
| 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
$42,657
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,548
$1,472
Year 5
$8,726
$1,568
Year 10
$20,404
$9,812
Year 15
$36,031
$19,030
Year 20
$56,944
$29,649
Year 25
$84,930
$42,273
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,548 | $1,472 | $76 |
| Year 2 | $3,189 | -$3,041 | $6,230 |
| Year 3 | $4,928 | -$1,528 | $6,457 |
| Year 4 | $6,772 | $7 | $6,765 |
| Year 5 | $8,726 | $1,568 | $7,158 |
| Year 6 | $10,798 | $3,155 | $7,643 |
| Year 7 | $12,994 | $4,770 | $8,223 |
| Year 8 | $15,321 | $6,417 | $8,905 |
| Year 9 | $17,789 | $8,096 | $9,692 |
| Year 10 | $20,404 | $9,812 | $10,592 |
| Year 11 | $23,176 | $11,566 | $11,610 |
| Year 12 | $26,115 | $13,361 | $12,753 |
| Year 13 | $29,230 | $15,201 | $14,028 |
| Year 14 | $32,531 | $17,090 | $15,442 |
| Year 15 | $36,031 | $19,030 | $17,002 |
| Year 16 | $39,741 | $21,025 | $18,716 |
| Year 17 | $43,674 | $23,080 | $20,594 |
| Year 18 | $47,842 | $25,199 | $22,643 |
| Year 19 | $52,260 | $27,387 | $24,873 |
| Year 20 | $56,944 | $29,649 | $27,295 |
| Year 21 | $61,909 | $31,991 | $29,918 |
| Year 22 | $67,171 | $34,417 | $32,754 |
| Year 23 | $72,750 | $36,935 | $35,814 |
| Year 24 | $78,663 | $39,552 | $39,111 |
| Year 25 | $84,930 | $42,273 | $42,657 |
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