How Much Can Solar Save in Blue Mound?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$39,180
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,795
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,505
With vs Without Solar in Blue Mound
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $40,483 |
| 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
$39,180
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,452
$1,381
Year 5
$8,185
$1,614
Year 10
$19,139
$9,409
Year 15
$33,797
$18,177
Year 20
$53,413
$28,339
Year 25
$79,663
$40,483
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,452 | $1,381 | $71 |
| Year 2 | $2,991 | -$2,723 | $5,714 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$1,301 | $5,924 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | $144 | $6,208 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $1,614 | $6,571 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $3,111 | $7,017 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $4,637 | $7,551 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $6,193 | $8,178 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $7,783 | $8,902 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $9,409 | $9,729 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $11,073 | $10,665 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $12,779 | $11,716 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $14,530 | $12,887 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $16,328 | $14,186 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $18,177 | $15,619 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $20,082 | $17,194 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $22,046 | $18,919 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $24,074 | $20,801 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $26,170 | $22,850 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $28,339 | $25,074 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $30,587 | $27,483 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $32,919 | $30,087 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $35,341 | $32,897 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $37,860 | $35,924 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $40,483 | $39,180 |
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