How Much Can Solar Save in Ashley?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$114
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$36,028
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
$114
Annual Cost
$1,368
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,055
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 Ashley
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $114/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,387 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,055 | $39,027 |
| 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
$36,028
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,368
$1,359
Year 5
$7,712
$1,486
Year 10
$18,031
$9,098
Year 15
$31,842
$17,606
Year 20
$50,323
$27,400
Year 25
$75,055
$39,027
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,368 | $1,359 | $9 |
| Year 2 | $2,818 | -$2,769 | $5,587 |
| Year 3 | $4,355 | -$1,373 | $5,728 |
| Year 4 | $5,984 | $45 | $5,939 |
| Year 5 | $7,712 | $1,486 | $6,226 |
| Year 6 | $9,542 | $2,951 | $6,591 |
| Year 7 | $11,483 | $4,443 | $7,040 |
| Year 8 | $13,540 | $5,963 | $7,577 |
| Year 9 | $15,720 | $7,514 | $8,206 |
| Year 10 | $18,031 | $9,098 | $8,934 |
| Year 11 | $20,481 | $10,717 | $9,764 |
| Year 12 | $23,078 | $12,375 | $10,704 |
| Year 13 | $25,831 | $14,073 | $11,758 |
| Year 14 | $28,749 | $15,816 | $12,933 |
| Year 15 | $31,842 | $17,606 | $14,236 |
| Year 16 | $35,120 | $19,447 | $15,673 |
| Year 17 | $38,595 | $21,343 | $17,252 |
| Year 18 | $42,279 | $23,297 | $18,982 |
| Year 19 | $46,184 | $25,315 | $20,869 |
| Year 20 | $50,323 | $27,400 | $22,923 |
| Year 21 | $54,710 | $29,558 | $25,152 |
| Year 22 | $59,361 | $31,794 | $27,567 |
| Year 23 | $64,290 | $34,113 | $30,177 |
| Year 24 | $69,516 | $36,522 | $32,994 |
| Year 25 | $75,055 | $39,027 | $36,028 |
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