How Much Can Solar Save in Bartonville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$130
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
9.3 yrs
Payback Period
$25,321
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
$130
Annual Cost
$1,560
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$85,589
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$15,191
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,509
With vs Without Solar in Bartonville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $130/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-59/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,424 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $85,589 | $60,268 |
| 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
$25,321
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,560
$2,269
Year 2Payback Year
$3,214
-$4,949
Year 5
$8,794
$2,082
Year 10
$20,562
$14,447
Year 15
$36,311
$27,921
Year 20
$57,386
$42,975
Year 25
$85,589
$60,268
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,560 | $2,269 | -$709 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,214 | -$4,949 | $8,162 |
| Year 3 | $4,966 | -$2,632 | $7,599 |
| Year 4 | $6,824 | -$290 | $7,114 |
| Year 5 | $8,794 | $2,082 | $6,712 |
| Year 6 | $10,881 | $4,484 | $6,398 |
| Year 7 | $13,094 | $6,918 | $6,176 |
| Year 8 | $15,440 | $9,389 | $6,051 |
| Year 9 | $17,926 | $11,897 | $6,029 |
| Year 10 | $20,562 | $14,447 | $6,115 |
| Year 11 | $23,356 | $17,040 | $6,316 |
| Year 12 | $26,317 | $19,681 | $6,637 |
| Year 13 | $29,456 | $22,372 | $7,084 |
| Year 14 | $32,784 | $25,117 | $7,666 |
| Year 15 | $36,311 | $27,921 | $8,389 |
| Year 16 | $40,049 | $30,788 | $9,261 |
| Year 17 | $44,012 | $33,721 | $10,291 |
| Year 18 | $48,213 | $36,727 | $11,486 |
| Year 19 | $52,666 | $39,810 | $12,856 |
| Year 20 | $57,386 | $42,975 | $14,410 |
| Year 21 | $62,389 | $46,230 | $16,159 |
| Year 22 | $67,692 | $49,579 | $18,113 |
| Year 23 | $73,313 | $53,030 | $20,283 |
| Year 24 | $79,272 | $56,591 | $22,682 |
| Year 25 | $85,589 | $60,268 | $25,321 |
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