How Much Can Solar Save in Bellmont?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$106
Current Bill/mo
$127
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$32,549
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
$106
Annual Cost
$1,272
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$69,788
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,995
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,005
With vs Without Solar in Bellmont
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $106/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$0/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,869 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $69,788 | $37,239 |
| 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
$32,549
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,272
$1,268
Year 5
$7,170
$1,533
Year 10
$16,766
$8,696
Year 15
$29,607
$16,755
Year 20
$46,791
$26,091
Year 25
$69,788
$37,239
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,272 | $1,268 | $4 |
| Year 2 | $2,620 | -$2,451 | $5,072 |
| Year 3 | $4,050 | -$1,145 | $5,195 |
| Year 4 | $5,565 | $182 | $5,382 |
| Year 5 | $7,170 | $1,533 | $5,638 |
| Year 6 | $8,873 | $2,908 | $5,965 |
| Year 7 | $10,677 | $4,310 | $6,367 |
| Year 8 | $12,590 | $5,740 | $6,850 |
| Year 9 | $14,617 | $7,201 | $7,416 |
| Year 10 | $16,766 | $8,696 | $8,070 |
| Year 11 | $19,044 | $10,225 | $8,819 |
| Year 12 | $21,459 | $11,793 | $9,665 |
| Year 13 | $24,018 | $13,402 | $10,616 |
| Year 14 | $26,731 | $15,055 | $11,676 |
| Year 15 | $29,607 | $16,755 | $12,852 |
| Year 16 | $32,655 | $18,505 | $14,150 |
| Year 17 | $35,887 | $20,310 | $15,577 |
| Year 18 | $39,312 | $22,173 | $17,139 |
| Year 19 | $42,943 | $24,099 | $18,844 |
| Year 20 | $46,791 | $26,091 | $20,700 |
| Year 21 | $50,871 | $28,156 | $22,715 |
| Year 22 | $55,195 | $30,297 | $24,898 |
| Year 23 | $59,779 | $32,521 | $27,258 |
| Year 24 | $64,637 | $34,833 | $29,805 |
| Year 25 | $69,788 | $37,239 | $32,549 |
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