How Much Can Solar Save in Carlinville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$122
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$38,063
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 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Carlinville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $122/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,906 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,322 | $42,259 |
| 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
$38,063
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,464
$1,478
Year 2Payback Year
$3,016
-$3,029
Year 5
$8,253
$1,597
Year 10
$19,297
$9,864
Year 15
$34,076
$19,091
Year 20
$53,854
$29,693
Year 25
$80,322
$42,258
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,464 | $1,478 | -$14 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,016 | -$3,029 | $6,045 |
| Year 3 | $4,661 | -$1,510 | $6,171 |
| Year 4 | $6,404 | $31 | $6,373 |
| Year 5 | $8,253 | $1,597 | $6,656 |
| Year 6 | $10,212 | $3,189 | $7,022 |
| Year 7 | $12,289 | $4,810 | $7,479 |
| Year 8 | $14,490 | $6,461 | $8,029 |
| Year 9 | $16,823 | $8,145 | $8,679 |
| Year 10 | $19,297 | $9,864 | $9,433 |
| Year 11 | $21,918 | $11,621 | $10,297 |
| Year 12 | $24,698 | $13,419 | $11,278 |
| Year 13 | $27,643 | $15,261 | $12,382 |
| Year 14 | $30,766 | $17,151 | $13,616 |
| Year 15 | $34,076 | $19,091 | $14,985 |
| Year 16 | $37,585 | $21,085 | $16,500 |
| Year 17 | $41,304 | $23,138 | $18,166 |
| Year 18 | $45,246 | $25,254 | $19,992 |
| Year 19 | $49,425 | $27,438 | $21,987 |
| Year 20 | $53,854 | $29,693 | $24,161 |
| Year 21 | $58,549 | $32,027 | $26,522 |
| Year 22 | $63,526 | $34,444 | $29,082 |
| Year 23 | $68,802 | $36,951 | $31,851 |
| Year 24 | $74,394 | $39,553 | $34,841 |
| Year 25 | $80,322 | $42,258 | $38,063 |
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