How Much Can Solar Save in Ava?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$36,623
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
$115
Annual Cost
$1,380
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,713
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,995
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,005
With vs Without Solar in Ava
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $115/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,452 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,713 | $39,090 |
| 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
$36,623
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,380
$1,296
Year 5
$7,779
$1,695
Year 10
$18,189
$9,091
Year 15
$32,121
$17,480
Year 20
$50,764
$27,284
Year 25
$75,713
$39,090
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,380 | $1,296 | $84 |
| Year 2 | $2,843 | -$2,393 | $5,236 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,055 | $5,448 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | $307 | $5,729 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $1,695 | $6,084 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $3,111 | $6,515 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $4,556 | $7,028 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $6,032 | $7,626 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $7,543 | $8,315 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $9,091 | $9,099 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $10,678 | $9,983 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $12,307 | $10,974 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $13,981 | $12,076 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $15,705 | $13,296 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $17,480 | $14,641 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $19,312 | $16,116 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $21,204 | $17,730 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $23,160 | $19,490 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $25,185 | $21,404 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $27,284 | $23,480 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $29,463 | $25,727 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $31,726 | $28,155 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $34,081 | $30,773 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $36,533 | $33,592 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $39,090 | $36,623 |
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