How Much Can Solar Save in Broadlands?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$124
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$39,646
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
$124
Annual Cost
$1,488
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$81,638
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 Broadlands
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $124/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,035 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $81,638 | $41,992 |
| 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
$39,646
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,488
$1,471
Year 5
$8,388
$1,559
Year 10
$19,613
$9,781
Year 15
$34,635
$18,954
Year 20
$54,737
$29,496
Year 25
$81,638
$41,992
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,488 | $1,471 | $17 |
| Year 2 | $3,065 | -$3,043 | $6,109 |
| Year 3 | $4,737 | -$1,532 | $6,269 |
| Year 4 | $6,509 | $1 | $6,508 |
| Year 5 | $8,388 | $1,559 | $6,829 |
| Year 6 | $10,379 | $3,143 | $7,236 |
| Year 7 | $12,490 | $4,755 | $7,735 |
| Year 8 | $14,727 | $6,397 | $8,331 |
| Year 9 | $17,099 | $8,071 | $9,028 |
| Year 10 | $19,613 | $9,781 | $9,832 |
| Year 11 | $22,278 | $11,528 | $10,750 |
| Year 12 | $25,102 | $13,316 | $11,787 |
| Year 13 | $28,097 | $15,147 | $12,949 |
| Year 14 | $31,270 | $17,026 | $14,245 |
| Year 15 | $34,635 | $18,954 | $15,680 |
| Year 16 | $38,201 | $20,937 | $17,263 |
| Year 17 | $41,981 | $22,979 | $19,002 |
| Year 18 | $45,988 | $25,082 | $20,905 |
| Year 19 | $50,235 | $27,253 | $22,982 |
| Year 20 | $54,737 | $29,496 | $25,241 |
| Year 21 | $59,509 | $31,817 | $27,693 |
| Year 22 | $64,568 | $34,220 | $30,348 |
| Year 23 | $69,930 | $36,713 | $33,217 |
| Year 24 | $75,614 | $39,301 | $36,312 |
| Year 25 | $81,638 | $41,992 | $39,646 |
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