How Much Can Solar Save in Aviston?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$148
Current Bill/mo
$149
Est. Lease + Battery
7.3 yrs
Payback Period
$40,807
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
$148
Annual Cost
$1,776
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$97,439
Your Solar Investment
8 kW System
$23,200
$12,793
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,007
With vs Without Solar in Aviston
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $148/mo | $140/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-18/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,590 | $8,400 |
| 25-Year Cost | $97,439 | $56,632 |
| 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
$40,807
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,776
$1,990
Year 2Payback Year
$3,659
-$4,000
Year 5
$10,011
$2,226
Year 10
$23,409
$13,342
Year 15
$41,338
$25,722
Year 20
$65,331
$39,902
Year 25
$97,439
$56,632
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,776 | $1,990 | -$214 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,659 | -$4,000 | $7,659 |
| Year 3 | $5,654 | -$1,956 | $7,610 |
| Year 4 | $7,769 | $119 | $7,650 |
| Year 5 | $10,011 | $2,226 | $7,785 |
| Year 6 | $12,388 | $4,368 | $8,020 |
| Year 7 | $14,907 | $6,548 | $8,360 |
| Year 8 | $17,578 | $8,768 | $8,810 |
| Year 9 | $20,409 | $11,032 | $9,377 |
| Year 10 | $23,409 | $13,342 | $10,067 |
| Year 11 | $26,590 | $15,702 | $10,888 |
| Year 12 | $29,961 | $18,116 | $11,845 |
| Year 13 | $33,535 | $20,588 | $12,947 |
| Year 14 | $37,323 | $23,122 | $14,201 |
| Year 15 | $41,338 | $25,722 | $15,616 |
| Year 16 | $45,594 | $28,393 | $17,201 |
| Year 17 | $50,106 | $31,141 | $18,965 |
| Year 18 | $54,888 | $33,972 | $20,917 |
| Year 19 | $59,958 | $36,890 | $23,068 |
| Year 20 | $65,331 | $39,902 | $25,429 |
| Year 21 | $71,027 | $43,015 | $28,012 |
| Year 22 | $77,065 | $46,237 | $30,828 |
| Year 23 | $83,465 | $49,575 | $33,890 |
| Year 24 | $90,248 | $53,037 | $37,212 |
| Year 25 | $97,439 | $56,632 | $40,807 |
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