How Much Can Solar Save in Bartelso?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$145
Current Bill/mo
$148
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$43,796
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
$145
Annual Cost
$1,740
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$95,464
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$11,194
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,006
With vs Without Solar in Bartelso
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $145/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,396 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $95,464 | $51,668 |
| 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
$43,796
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,740
$1,769
Year 2Payback Year
$3,584
-$3,443
Year 5
$9,809
$2,111
Year 10
$22,935
$12,084
Year 15
$40,500
$23,285
Year 20
$64,007
$36,236
Year 25
$95,464
$51,668
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,740 | $1,769 | -$29 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,584 | -$3,443 | $7,028 |
| Year 3 | $5,539 | -$1,622 | $7,162 |
| Year 4 | $7,612 | $228 | $7,383 |
| Year 5 | $9,809 | $2,111 | $7,698 |
| Year 6 | $12,137 | $4,027 | $8,110 |
| Year 7 | $14,605 | $5,979 | $8,626 |
| Year 8 | $17,222 | $7,971 | $9,251 |
| Year 9 | $19,995 | $10,005 | $9,990 |
| Year 10 | $22,935 | $12,084 | $10,851 |
| Year 11 | $26,051 | $14,212 | $11,839 |
| Year 12 | $29,354 | $16,392 | $12,962 |
| Year 13 | $32,855 | $18,628 | $14,227 |
| Year 14 | $36,566 | $20,924 | $15,642 |
| Year 15 | $40,500 | $23,285 | $17,215 |
| Year 16 | $44,670 | $25,716 | $18,955 |
| Year 17 | $49,090 | $28,220 | $20,870 |
| Year 18 | $53,776 | $30,805 | $22,971 |
| Year 19 | $58,742 | $33,475 | $25,268 |
| Year 20 | $64,007 | $36,236 | $27,770 |
| Year 21 | $69,587 | $39,096 | $30,491 |
| Year 22 | $75,503 | $42,062 | $33,441 |
| Year 23 | $81,773 | $45,140 | $36,633 |
| Year 24 | $88,419 | $48,339 | $40,080 |
| Year 25 | $95,464 | $51,668 | $43,796 |
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