How Much Can Solar Save in Barry?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$118
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$40,486
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
$118
Annual Cost
$1,416
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,688
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 Barry
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $118/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,646 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,688 | $37,202 |
| 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
$40,486
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,416
$1,319
Year 5
$7,982
$1,268
Year 10
$18,664
$8,605
Year 15
$32,959
$16,767
Year 20
$52,088
$26,124
Year 25
$77,688
$37,203
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,416 | $1,319 | $97 |
| Year 2 | $2,917 | -$2,850 | $5,767 |
| Year 3 | $4,508 | -$1,497 | $6,005 |
| Year 4 | $6,194 | -$125 | $6,319 |
| Year 5 | $7,982 | $1,268 | $6,714 |
| Year 6 | $9,877 | $2,684 | $7,194 |
| Year 7 | $11,886 | $4,123 | $7,763 |
| Year 8 | $14,015 | $5,588 | $8,427 |
| Year 9 | $16,272 | $7,081 | $9,190 |
| Year 10 | $18,664 | $8,605 | $10,059 |
| Year 11 | $21,200 | $10,161 | $11,039 |
| Year 12 | $23,888 | $11,753 | $12,135 |
| Year 13 | $26,737 | $13,382 | $13,355 |
| Year 14 | $29,757 | $15,052 | $14,705 |
| Year 15 | $32,959 | $16,767 | $16,192 |
| Year 16 | $36,352 | $18,528 | $17,824 |
| Year 17 | $39,949 | $20,341 | $19,609 |
| Year 18 | $43,762 | $22,208 | $21,554 |
| Year 19 | $47,804 | $24,134 | $23,670 |
| Year 20 | $52,088 | $26,124 | $25,964 |
| Year 21 | $56,630 | $28,182 | $28,448 |
| Year 22 | $61,443 | $30,313 | $31,130 |
| Year 23 | $66,546 | $32,523 | $34,023 |
| Year 24 | $71,955 | $34,817 | $37,138 |
| Year 25 | $77,688 | $37,203 | $40,486 |
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