How Much Can Solar Save in Bellevue?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$129
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$38,860
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
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
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 Bellevue
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $46,070 |
| 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
$38,860
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,548
$1,674
Year 2Payback Year
$3,189
-$3,640
Year 5
$8,726
$1,569
Year 10
$20,404
$10,799
Year 15
$36,031
$20,983
Year 20
$56,944
$32,542
Year 25
$84,930
$46,071
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,548 | $1,674 | -$126 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,189 | -$3,640 | $6,829 |
| Year 3 | $4,928 | -$1,926 | $6,855 |
| Year 4 | $6,772 | -$191 | $6,963 |
| Year 5 | $8,726 | $1,569 | $7,157 |
| Year 6 | $10,798 | $3,354 | $7,443 |
| Year 7 | $12,994 | $5,168 | $7,826 |
| Year 8 | $15,321 | $7,012 | $8,310 |
| Year 9 | $17,789 | $8,888 | $8,901 |
| Year 10 | $20,404 | $10,799 | $9,605 |
| Year 11 | $23,176 | $12,748 | $10,428 |
| Year 12 | $26,115 | $14,738 | $11,377 |
| Year 13 | $29,230 | $16,771 | $12,458 |
| Year 14 | $32,531 | $18,852 | $13,680 |
| Year 15 | $36,031 | $20,983 | $15,048 |
| Year 16 | $39,741 | $23,169 | $16,573 |
| Year 17 | $43,674 | $25,413 | $18,261 |
| Year 18 | $47,842 | $27,720 | $20,122 |
| Year 19 | $52,260 | $30,094 | $22,166 |
| Year 20 | $56,944 | $32,542 | $24,402 |
| Year 21 | $61,909 | $35,067 | $26,842 |
| Year 22 | $67,171 | $37,676 | $29,495 |
| Year 23 | $72,750 | $40,376 | $32,374 |
| Year 24 | $78,663 | $43,171 | $35,491 |
| Year 25 | $84,930 | $46,071 | $38,860 |
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