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

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$37,013

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

$15,125

$7,229

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,246

With vs Without Solar in Brookport

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$113/mo	$91/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$4/mo
5-Year Cost	$7,322	$5,460
25-Year Cost	$74,396	$37,383
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

$37,013

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,356

$1,308

Year 5

$7,644

$499

Year 10

$17,873

$7,890

Year 15

$31,562

$16,209

Year 20

$49,881

$25,854

Year 25

$74,396

$37,383

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,356	$1,308	$48
Year 2	$2,793	-$3,611	$6,404
Year 3	$4,317	-$2,264	$6,581
Year 4	$5,932	-$894	$6,826
Year 5	$7,644	$499	$7,145
Year 6	$9,459	$1,918	$7,541
Year 7	$11,382	$3,364	$8,018
Year 8	$13,421	$4,840	$8,581
Year 9	$15,582	$6,348	$9,234
Year 10	$17,873	$7,890	$9,983
Year 11	$20,302	$9,469	$10,833
Year 12	$22,876	$11,087	$11,789
Year 13	$25,604	$12,748	$12,857
Year 14	$28,496	$14,454	$14,043
Year 15	$31,562	$16,209	$15,353
Year 16	$34,812	$18,017	$16,795
Year 17	$38,257	$19,881	$18,376
Year 18	$41,908	$21,805	$20,103
Year 19	$45,779	$23,795	$21,984
Year 20	$49,881	$25,854	$24,027
Year 21	$54,230	$27,988	$26,242
Year 22	$58,840	$30,202	$28,638
Year 23	$63,726	$32,501	$31,225
Year 24	$68,906	$34,893	$34,013
Year 25	$74,396	$37,383	$37,013

Calculate YOUR Savings

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Average Monthly Electric Bill

Current Utility Rate ($/kWh)

Default: $0.16/kWh (ComEd & Ameren average)

Utility Rate Escalator: 4.5% per year

Conservative (2%)Historical Average (6%)Aggressive (10%)

How We Calculate Your Savings

This calculator uses your custom utility rate (default $0.16/kWh for Illinois) with a 4.5% annual escalator compared to our fixed lease rate of $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years. A low-escalator option is also available for a lower starting payment. After the 15-year lease, you can keep the system for a low fair-market buyout — then your electricity cost drops to near-zero for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). Your actual savings may vary based on your specific usage patterns and system size.

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