How Much Can Solar Save in Brookport?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$34,601
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
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 Brookport
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $39,795 |
| 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
$34,601
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,356
$1,375
Year 2Payback Year
$2,793
-$2,736
Year 5
$7,644
$1,574
Year 10
$17,873
$9,299
Year 15
$31,562
$17,953
Year 20
$49,881
$27,932
Year 25
$74,396
$39,795
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,356 | $1,375 | -$19 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,793 | -$2,736 | $5,530 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$1,322 | $5,639 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | $114 | $5,818 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $1,574 | $6,069 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $3,060 | $6,398 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $4,573 | $6,809 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $6,116 | $7,305 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $7,691 | $7,892 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $9,299 | $8,574 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $10,945 | $9,357 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $12,630 | $10,246 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $14,358 | $11,247 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $16,131 | $12,366 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $17,953 | $13,610 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $19,827 | $14,985 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $21,758 | $16,499 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $23,750 | $18,159 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $25,806 | $19,973 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $27,932 | $21,949 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $30,132 | $24,098 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $32,413 | $26,427 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $34,780 | $28,947 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $37,238 | $31,668 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $39,795 | $34,601 |
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