How Much Can Solar Save in Clayton?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
6.7 yrs
Payback Period
$36,887
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
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
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 Clayton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $39,484 |
| 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
$36,887
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,392
$1,429
Year 2Payback Year
$2,868
-$3,130
Year 5
$7,847
$1,320
Year 10
$18,348
$9,212
Year 15
$32,400
$17,931
Year 20
$51,206
$27,848
Year 25
$76,371
$39,484
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,392 | $1,429 | -$37 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,868 | -$3,130 | $5,997 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,666 | $6,098 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | -$183 | $6,273 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,320 | $6,527 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $2,846 | $6,864 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,396 | $7,288 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $5,973 | $7,805 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,577 | $8,419 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $9,212 | $9,136 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,879 | $9,961 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,582 | $10,901 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $14,323 | $11,961 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $16,105 | $13,148 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $17,931 | $14,469 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $19,804 | $15,932 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $21,729 | $17,544 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $23,708 | $19,313 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $25,746 | $21,248 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $27,848 | $23,358 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $30,017 | $25,653 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $32,260 | $28,142 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $34,582 | $30,837 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $36,988 | $33,748 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $39,484 | $36,887 |
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