How Much Can Solar Save in Campbell Hill?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$36,678
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
$120
Annual Cost
$1,440
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,005
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 Campbell Hill
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $42,327 |
| 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
$36,678
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,440
$1,545
Year 2Payback Year
$2,966
-$3,399
Year 5
$8,117
$1,406
Year 10
$18,980
$9,911
Year 15
$33,517
$19,283
Year 20
$52,971
$29,907
Year 25
$79,005
$42,327
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,440 | $1,545 | -$105 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,966 | -$3,399 | $6,365 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$1,818 | $6,402 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | -$217 | $6,516 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $1,406 | $6,712 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $3,052 | $6,992 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $4,724 | $7,363 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $6,423 | $7,830 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $8,151 | $8,396 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $9,911 | $9,069 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $11,706 | $9,853 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $13,538 | $10,755 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $15,409 | $11,781 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $17,323 | $12,939 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $19,283 | $14,234 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $21,293 | $15,676 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $23,356 | $17,271 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $25,476 | $19,028 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $27,658 | $20,956 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $29,907 | $23,065 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $32,226 | $25,363 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $34,622 | $27,863 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $37,100 | $30,574 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $39,666 | $33,508 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $42,327 | $36,678 |
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