How Much Can Solar Save in Carlyle?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$135
Current Bill/mo
$146
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$44,017
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
$135
Annual Cost
$1,620
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,881
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 Carlyle
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $135/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,748 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,881 | $44,864 |
| 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
$44,017
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,620
$1,581
Year 5
$9,132
$1,617
Year 10
$21,353
$10,431
Year 15
$37,707
$20,251
Year 20
$59,593
$31,520
Year 25
$88,881
$44,863
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,620 | $1,581 | $39 |
| Year 2 | $3,337 | -$3,324 | $6,661 |
| Year 3 | $5,157 | -$1,701 | $6,859 |
| Year 4 | $7,087 | -$55 | $7,142 |
| Year 5 | $9,132 | $1,617 | $7,515 |
| Year 6 | $11,300 | $3,316 | $7,984 |
| Year 7 | $13,598 | $5,045 | $8,553 |
| Year 8 | $16,034 | $6,805 | $9,229 |
| Year 9 | $18,616 | $8,600 | $10,016 |
| Year 10 | $21,353 | $10,431 | $10,921 |
| Year 11 | $24,254 | $12,303 | $11,951 |
| Year 12 | $27,329 | $14,217 | $13,112 |
| Year 13 | $30,589 | $16,178 | $14,411 |
| Year 14 | $34,044 | $18,188 | $15,856 |
| Year 15 | $37,707 | $20,251 | $17,456 |
| Year 16 | $41,589 | $22,372 | $19,217 |
| Year 17 | $45,705 | $24,555 | $21,150 |
| Year 18 | $50,067 | $26,804 | $23,264 |
| Year 19 | $54,691 | $29,124 | $25,568 |
| Year 20 | $59,593 | $31,520 | $28,073 |
| Year 21 | $64,788 | $33,999 | $30,789 |
| Year 22 | $70,296 | $36,566 | $33,730 |
| Year 23 | $76,133 | $39,227 | $36,906 |
| Year 24 | $82,321 | $41,991 | $40,331 |
| Year 25 | $88,881 | $44,863 | $44,017 |
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