How Much Can Solar Save in Camp Point?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$35,143
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
$122
Annual Cost
$1,464
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,322
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Camp Point
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $45,179 |
| 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
$35,143
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,464
$1,599
Year 2Payback Year
$3,016
-$3,287
Year 5
$8,253
$1,709
Year 10
$19,297
$10,615
Year 15
$34,076
$20,515
Year 20
$53,854
$31,837
Year 25
$80,322
$45,178
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,464 | $1,599 | -$135 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,016 | -$3,287 | $6,303 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,646 | $6,307 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | $19 | $6,386 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,709 | $6,544 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $3,427 | $6,785 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $5,174 | $7,115 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $6,953 | $7,537 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $8,766 | $8,058 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $10,615 | $8,682 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $12,504 | $9,415 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $14,435 | $10,262 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $16,412 | $11,232 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $18,437 | $12,329 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $20,515 | $13,561 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $22,649 | $14,935 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $24,844 | $16,460 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $27,104 | $18,142 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $29,433 | $19,992 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $31,837 | $22,018 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $34,320 | $24,229 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $36,890 | $26,636 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $39,552 | $29,250 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $42,312 | $32,082 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $45,178 | $35,143 |
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