How Much Can Solar Save in Dawson?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$38,009
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
$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 Dawson
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $40,996 |
| 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
$38,009
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,440
$1,455
Year 2Payback Year
$2,966
-$3,076
Year 5
$8,117
$1,468
Year 10
$18,980
$9,561
Year 15
$33,517
$18,556
Year 20
$52,971
$28,848
Year 25
$79,005
$40,996
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,440 | $1,455 | -$15 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,966 | -$3,076 | $6,043 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$1,583 | $6,168 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | -$69 | $6,368 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $1,468 | $6,650 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $3,029 | $7,015 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $4,617 | $7,470 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $6,234 | $8,019 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $7,881 | $8,666 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $9,561 | $9,419 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $11,277 | $10,282 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $13,032 | $11,261 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $14,828 | $12,363 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $16,668 | $13,594 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $18,556 | $14,962 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $20,495 | $16,473 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $22,490 | $18,137 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $24,544 | $19,960 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $26,662 | $21,953 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $28,848 | $24,124 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $31,107 | $26,482 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $33,446 | $29,039 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $35,870 | $31,804 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $38,384 | $34,790 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $40,996 | $38,009 |
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