How Much Can Solar Save in Avon?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$109
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$34,827
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
$109
Annual Cost
$1,308
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$71,763
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 Avon
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $109/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,063 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $71,763 | $36,936 |
| 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
$34,827
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,308
$1,322
Year 2Payback Year
$2,694
-$2,844
Year 5
$7,373
$1,279
Year 10
$17,240
$8,610
Year 15
$30,445
$16,736
Year 20
$48,116
$26,012
Year 25
$71,763
$36,936
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,308 | $1,322 | -$14 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,694 | -$2,844 | $5,539 |
| Year 3 | $4,164 | -$1,489 | $5,653 |
| Year 4 | $5,722 | -$115 | $5,837 |
| Year 5 | $7,373 | $1,279 | $6,094 |
| Year 6 | $9,124 | $2,695 | $6,429 |
| Year 7 | $10,979 | $4,134 | $6,845 |
| Year 8 | $12,946 | $5,598 | $7,348 |
| Year 9 | $15,031 | $7,089 | $7,941 |
| Year 10 | $17,240 | $8,610 | $8,631 |
| Year 11 | $19,583 | $10,162 | $9,421 |
| Year 12 | $22,066 | $11,748 | $10,318 |
| Year 13 | $24,698 | $13,370 | $11,327 |
| Year 14 | $27,488 | $15,032 | $12,455 |
| Year 15 | $30,445 | $16,736 | $13,708 |
| Year 16 | $33,580 | $18,486 | $15,094 |
| Year 17 | $36,902 | $20,285 | $16,618 |
| Year 18 | $40,425 | $22,136 | $18,289 |
| Year 19 | $44,158 | $24,044 | $20,114 |
| Year 20 | $48,116 | $26,012 | $22,103 |
| Year 21 | $52,310 | $28,046 | $24,264 |
| Year 22 | $56,757 | $30,150 | $26,607 |
| Year 23 | $61,471 | $32,329 | $29,141 |
| Year 24 | $66,467 | $34,589 | $31,877 |
| Year 25 | $71,763 | $36,936 | $34,827 |
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