How Much Can Solar Save in Delavan?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$129
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,844
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
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,795
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,505
With vs Without Solar in Delavan
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $43,086 |
| 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
$41,844
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,548
$1,425
Year 5
$8,726
$1,864
Year 10
$20,404
$10,002
Year 15
$36,031
$19,243
Year 20
$56,944
$30,053
Year 25
$84,930
$43,086
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,548 | $1,425 | $123 |
| Year 2 | $3,189 | -$2,633 | $5,822 |
| Year 3 | $4,928 | -$1,161 | $6,089 |
| Year 4 | $6,772 | $337 | $6,435 |
| Year 5 | $8,726 | $1,864 | $6,863 |
| Year 6 | $10,798 | $3,421 | $7,377 |
| Year 7 | $12,994 | $5,010 | $7,983 |
| Year 8 | $15,321 | $6,636 | $8,686 |
| Year 9 | $17,789 | $8,298 | $9,490 |
| Year 10 | $20,404 | $10,002 | $10,402 |
| Year 11 | $23,176 | $11,749 | $11,427 |
| Year 12 | $26,115 | $13,543 | $12,571 |
| Year 13 | $29,230 | $15,388 | $13,842 |
| Year 14 | $32,531 | $17,286 | $15,245 |
| Year 15 | $36,031 | $19,243 | $16,789 |
| Year 16 | $39,741 | $21,261 | $18,480 |
| Year 17 | $43,674 | $23,346 | $20,327 |
| Year 18 | $47,842 | $25,503 | $22,339 |
| Year 19 | $52,260 | $27,737 | $24,524 |
| Year 20 | $56,944 | $30,053 | $26,892 |
| Year 21 | $61,909 | $32,456 | $29,452 |
| Year 22 | $67,171 | $34,955 | $32,217 |
| Year 23 | $72,750 | $37,554 | $35,195 |
| Year 24 | $78,663 | $40,262 | $38,401 |
| Year 25 | $84,930 | $43,086 | $41,844 |
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