How Much Can Solar Save in Crainville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$141
Current Bill/mo
$148
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$44,532
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
$141
Annual Cost
$1,692
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,831
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$11,194
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,006
With vs Without Solar in Crainville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $141/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,137 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,831 | $48,299 |
| 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
$44,532
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,692
$1,706
Year 2Payback Year
$3,486
-$3,572
Year 5
$9,538
$1,759
Year 10
$22,302
$11,265
Year 15
$39,383
$21,845
Year 20
$62,241
$33,969
Year 25
$92,831
$48,299
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,692 | $1,706 | -$14 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,486 | -$3,572 | $7,057 |
| Year 3 | $5,387 | -$1,821 | $7,207 |
| Year 4 | $7,402 | -$44 | $7,446 |
| Year 5 | $9,538 | $1,759 | $7,779 |
| Year 6 | $11,802 | $3,592 | $8,210 |
| Year 7 | $14,202 | $5,457 | $8,745 |
| Year 8 | $16,747 | $7,355 | $9,391 |
| Year 9 | $19,443 | $9,291 | $10,153 |
| Year 10 | $22,302 | $11,265 | $11,036 |
| Year 11 | $25,332 | $13,283 | $12,049 |
| Year 12 | $28,544 | $15,346 | $13,198 |
| Year 13 | $31,949 | $17,458 | $14,491 |
| Year 14 | $35,557 | $19,623 | $15,934 |
| Year 15 | $39,383 | $21,845 | $17,538 |
| Year 16 | $43,438 | $24,128 | $19,310 |
| Year 17 | $47,736 | $26,477 | $21,259 |
| Year 18 | $52,292 | $28,897 | $23,396 |
| Year 19 | $57,122 | $31,392 | $25,730 |
| Year 20 | $62,241 | $33,969 | $28,273 |
| Year 21 | $67,668 | $36,633 | $31,035 |
| Year 22 | $73,420 | $39,391 | $34,029 |
| Year 23 | $79,517 | $42,250 | $37,267 |
| Year 24 | $85,980 | $45,216 | $40,764 |
| Year 25 | $92,831 | $48,299 | $44,532 |
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