How Much Can Solar Save in Carlock?

Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.

$128

Current Bill/mo

$142

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$45,697

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

$128

Annual Cost

$1,536

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$84,272

Your Solar Investment

6 kW System

$16,500

$7,392

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,308

With vs Without Solar in Carlock

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$128/mo	$99/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$12/mo
5-Year Cost	$8,294	$5,940
25-Year Cost	$84,272	$38,575
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

$45,697

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,536

$1,389

Year 5

$8,659

-$158

Year 10

$20,246

$7,643

Year 15

$35,752

$16,391

Year 20

$56,503

$26,505

Year 25

$84,272

$38,575

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,536	$1,389	$147
Year 2	$3,164	-$4,511	$7,675
Year 3	$4,890	-$3,083	$7,973
Year 4	$6,719	-$1,632	$8,352
Year 5	$8,659	-$158	$8,817
Year 6	$10,714	$1,342	$9,372
Year 7	$12,893	$2,870	$10,023
Year 8	$15,203	$4,428	$10,775
Year 9	$17,651	$6,018	$11,633
Year 10	$20,246	$7,643	$12,603
Year 11	$22,996	$9,306	$13,691
Year 12	$25,912	$11,009	$14,904
Year 13	$29,003	$12,755	$16,248
Year 14	$32,279	$14,548	$17,731
Year 15	$35,752	$16,391	$19,361
Year 16	$39,433	$18,289	$21,144
Year 17	$43,335	$20,244	$23,091
Year 18	$47,471	$22,263	$25,209
Year 19	$51,855	$24,348	$27,508
Year 20	$56,503	$26,505	$29,997
Year 21	$61,429	$28,740	$32,689
Year 22	$66,651	$31,058	$35,592
Year 23	$72,186	$33,466	$38,720
Year 24	$78,053	$35,969	$42,084
Year 25	$84,272	$38,575	$45,697

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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