How Much Can Solar Save in Brooklyn?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$102
Current Bill/mo
$126
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$31,615
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
$102
Annual Cost
$1,224
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$67,154
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 Brooklyn
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $102/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,610 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $67,154 | $35,539 |
| 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
$31,615
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,224
$1,238
Year 2Payback Year
$2,521
-$2,512
Year 5
$6,900
$1,364
Year 10
$16,133
$8,298
Year 15
$28,490
$16,047
Year 20
$45,026
$24,962
Year 25
$67,154
$35,539
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,224 | $1,238 | -$14 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,521 | -$2,512 | $5,034 |
| Year 3 | $3,897 | -$1,240 | $5,137 |
| Year 4 | $5,355 | $52 | $5,303 |
| Year 5 | $6,900 | $1,364 | $5,536 |
| Year 6 | $8,538 | $2,699 | $5,839 |
| Year 7 | $10,274 | $4,058 | $6,216 |
| Year 8 | $12,115 | $5,443 | $6,672 |
| Year 9 | $14,065 | $6,856 | $7,210 |
| Year 10 | $16,133 | $8,298 | $7,835 |
| Year 11 | $18,325 | $9,773 | $8,552 |
| Year 12 | $20,649 | $11,283 | $9,366 |
| Year 13 | $23,112 | $12,830 | $10,282 |
| Year 14 | $25,722 | $14,417 | $11,305 |
| Year 15 | $28,490 | $16,047 | $12,443 |
| Year 16 | $31,423 | $17,723 | $13,700 |
| Year 17 | $34,533 | $19,449 | $15,083 |
| Year 18 | $37,829 | $21,228 | $16,600 |
| Year 19 | $41,322 | $23,065 | $18,257 |
| Year 20 | $45,026 | $24,962 | $20,063 |
| Year 21 | $48,951 | $26,926 | $22,025 |
| Year 22 | $53,112 | $28,960 | $24,152 |
| Year 23 | $57,523 | $31,070 | $26,453 |
| Year 24 | $62,198 | $33,261 | $28,938 |
| Year 25 | $67,154 | $35,539 | $31,615 |
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