How Much Can Solar Save in Clinton?

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

$120

Current Bill/mo

$135

Est. Lease + Battery

24+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$37,977

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

$120

Annual Cost

$1,440

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$79,005

Your Solar Investment

6 kW System

$16,500

$8,121

After All IL Incentives

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

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,579

With vs Without Solar in Clinton

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$120/mo	$99/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$1/mo
5-Year Cost	$7,776	$5,940
25-Year Cost	$79,005	$41,028
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

$37,977

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,440

$1,430

Year 5

$8,117

$795

Year 10

$18,980

$8,871

Year 15

$33,517

$17,954

Year 20

$52,971

$28,473

Year 25

$79,005

$41,028

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,440	$1,430	$10
Year 2	$2,966	-$3,698	$6,664
Year 3	$4,584	-$2,225	$6,809
Year 4	$6,299	-$728	$7,027
Year 5	$8,117	$795	$7,322
Year 6	$10,044	$2,346	$7,698
Year 7	$12,087	$3,927	$8,160
Year 8	$14,252	$5,539	$8,713
Year 9	$16,547	$7,187	$9,361
Year 10	$18,980	$8,871	$10,109
Year 11	$21,559	$10,596	$10,964
Year 12	$24,293	$12,363	$11,930
Year 13	$27,190	$14,176	$13,014
Year 14	$30,262	$16,039	$14,223
Year 15	$33,517	$17,954	$15,563
Year 16	$36,968	$19,927	$17,042
Year 17	$40,627	$21,960	$18,666
Year 18	$44,504	$24,059	$20,445
Year 19	$48,614	$26,228	$22,386
Year 20	$52,971	$28,473	$24,498
Year 21	$57,590	$30,798	$26,792
Year 22	$62,485	$33,210	$29,275
Year 23	$67,674	$35,714	$31,960
Year 24	$73,174	$38,318	$34,857
Year 25	$79,005	$41,028	$37,977

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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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