How Much Can Solar Save in Atlanta?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$127
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$36,914
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
$127
Annual Cost
$1,524
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$83,614
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 Atlanta
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $127/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,230 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $83,614 | $46,700 |
| 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
$36,914
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,524
$1,624
Year 2Payback Year
$3,139
-$3,235
Year 5
$8,591
$1,853
Year 10
$20,088
$10,959
Year 15
$35,473
$21,134
Year 20
$56,061
$32,835
Year 25
$83,614
$46,699
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,524 | $1,624 | -$100 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,139 | -$3,235 | $6,375 |
| Year 3 | $4,852 | -$1,565 | $6,417 |
| Year 4 | $6,667 | $130 | $6,537 |
| Year 5 | $8,591 | $1,853 | $6,738 |
| Year 6 | $10,630 | $3,606 | $7,024 |
| Year 7 | $12,792 | $5,390 | $7,402 |
| Year 8 | $15,084 | $7,209 | $7,875 |
| Year 9 | $17,513 | $9,064 | $8,449 |
| Year 10 | $20,088 | $10,959 | $9,129 |
| Year 11 | $22,817 | $12,896 | $9,921 |
| Year 12 | $25,710 | $14,879 | $10,831 |
| Year 13 | $28,776 | $16,910 | $11,866 |
| Year 14 | $32,027 | $18,994 | $13,033 |
| Year 15 | $35,473 | $21,134 | $14,338 |
| Year 16 | $39,125 | $23,335 | $15,790 |
| Year 17 | $42,996 | $25,601 | $17,396 |
| Year 18 | $47,100 | $27,936 | $19,164 |
| Year 19 | $51,450 | $30,346 | $21,105 |
| Year 20 | $56,061 | $32,835 | $23,226 |
| Year 21 | $60,949 | $35,411 | $25,538 |
| Year 22 | $66,130 | $38,078 | $28,052 |
| Year 23 | $71,622 | $40,844 | $30,778 |
| Year 24 | $77,443 | $43,715 | $33,728 |
| Year 25 | $83,614 | $46,699 | $36,914 |
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