How Much Can Solar Save in De Soto?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$117
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$36,657
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
$117
Annual Cost
$1,404
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,030
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,995
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,005
With vs Without Solar in De Soto
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $117/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,582 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,030 | $40,373 |
| 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
$36,657
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,404
$1,319
Year 5
$7,914
$1,827
Year 10
$18,506
$9,398
Year 15
$32,679
$18,024
Year 20
$51,647
$28,144
Year 25
$77,030
$40,373
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,404 | $1,319 | $85 |
| Year 2 | $2,892 | -$2,345 | $5,237 |
| Year 3 | $4,470 | -$980 | $5,450 |
| Year 4 | $6,142 | $410 | $5,732 |
| Year 5 | $7,914 | $1,827 | $6,088 |
| Year 6 | $9,793 | $3,273 | $6,520 |
| Year 7 | $11,785 | $4,751 | $7,033 |
| Year 8 | $13,896 | $6,263 | $7,633 |
| Year 9 | $16,134 | $7,811 | $8,322 |
| Year 10 | $18,506 | $9,398 | $9,107 |
| Year 11 | $21,020 | $11,027 | $9,993 |
| Year 12 | $23,685 | $12,701 | $10,985 |
| Year 13 | $26,511 | $14,422 | $12,088 |
| Year 14 | $29,505 | $16,196 | $13,310 |
| Year 15 | $32,679 | $18,024 | $14,655 |
| Year 16 | $36,044 | $19,912 | $16,133 |
| Year 17 | $39,611 | $21,863 | $17,748 |
| Year 18 | $43,392 | $23,882 | $19,510 |
| Year 19 | $47,399 | $25,974 | $21,425 |
| Year 20 | $51,647 | $28,144 | $23,503 |
| Year 21 | $56,150 | $30,398 | $25,752 |
| Year 22 | $60,923 | $32,741 | $28,182 |
| Year 23 | $65,982 | $35,180 | $30,802 |
| Year 24 | $71,345 | $37,721 | $33,624 |
| Year 25 | $77,030 | $40,373 | $36,657 |
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