How Much Can Solar Save in Champaign?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$147
Current Bill/mo
$149
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$47,284
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
$147
Annual Cost
$1,764
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$96,781
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 Champaign
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $147/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,526 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $96,781 | $49,497 |
| 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
$47,284
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,764
$1,661
Year 5
$9,944
$2,071
Year 10
$23,251
$11,505
Year 15
$41,059
$22,169
Year 20
$64,890
$34,588
Year 25
$96,781
$49,497
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,764 | $1,661 | $103 |
| Year 2 | $3,634 | -$3,159 | $6,793 |
| Year 3 | $5,616 | -$1,446 | $7,062 |
| Year 4 | $7,717 | $297 | $7,420 |
| Year 5 | $9,944 | $2,071 | $7,873 |
| Year 6 | $12,304 | $3,879 | $8,425 |
| Year 7 | $14,807 | $5,724 | $9,083 |
| Year 8 | $17,459 | $7,607 | $9,852 |
| Year 9 | $20,271 | $9,534 | $10,737 |
| Year 10 | $23,251 | $11,505 | $11,746 |
| Year 11 | $26,410 | $13,525 | $12,885 |
| Year 12 | $29,759 | $15,598 | $14,161 |
| Year 13 | $33,308 | $17,726 | $15,582 |
| Year 14 | $37,071 | $19,916 | $17,155 |
| Year 15 | $41,059 | $22,169 | $18,889 |
| Year 16 | $45,286 | $24,493 | $20,794 |
| Year 17 | $49,768 | $26,891 | $22,877 |
| Year 18 | $54,518 | $29,369 | $25,149 |
| Year 19 | $59,553 | $31,933 | $27,620 |
| Year 20 | $64,890 | $34,588 | $30,301 |
| Year 21 | $70,547 | $37,343 | $33,204 |
| Year 22 | $76,544 | $40,203 | $36,341 |
| Year 23 | $82,901 | $43,177 | $39,724 |
| Year 24 | $89,639 | $46,272 | $43,367 |
| Year 25 | $96,781 | $49,497 | $47,284 |
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