How Much Can Solar Save in Bethalto?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$137
Current Bill/mo
$143
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$43,134
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
$137
Annual Cost
$1,644
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$90,197
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Bethalto
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $137/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,878 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $90,197 | $47,063 |
| 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
$43,134
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,644
$1,559
Year 5
$9,267
$2,057
Year 10
$21,669
$10,957
Year 15
$38,266
$21,055
Year 20
$60,476
$32,855
Year 25
$90,197
$47,063
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,644 | $1,559 | $85 |
| Year 2 | $3,387 | -$2,863 | $6,249 |
| Year 3 | $5,234 | -$1,252 | $6,486 |
| Year 4 | $7,192 | $387 | $6,805 |
| Year 5 | $9,267 | $2,057 | $7,211 |
| Year 6 | $11,467 | $3,760 | $7,708 |
| Year 7 | $13,799 | $5,499 | $8,301 |
| Year 8 | $16,271 | $7,276 | $8,996 |
| Year 9 | $18,892 | $9,094 | $9,798 |
| Year 10 | $21,669 | $10,957 | $10,713 |
| Year 11 | $24,613 | $12,867 | $11,747 |
| Year 12 | $27,734 | $14,828 | $12,907 |
| Year 13 | $31,042 | $16,843 | $14,199 |
| Year 14 | $34,549 | $18,917 | $15,631 |
| Year 15 | $38,266 | $21,055 | $17,211 |
| Year 16 | $42,206 | $23,259 | $18,946 |
| Year 17 | $46,382 | $25,536 | $20,846 |
| Year 18 | $50,809 | $27,891 | $22,918 |
| Year 19 | $55,501 | $30,328 | $25,173 |
| Year 20 | $60,476 | $32,855 | $27,621 |
| Year 21 | $65,748 | $35,477 | $30,271 |
| Year 22 | $71,337 | $38,201 | $33,136 |
| Year 23 | $77,261 | $41,035 | $36,226 |
| Year 24 | $83,541 | $43,986 | $39,554 |
| Year 25 | $90,197 | $47,063 | $43,134 |
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