How Much Can Solar Save in Dieterich?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$141
Current Bill/mo
$145
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$41,324
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 Dieterich
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $141/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,137 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,831 | $51,507 |
| 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
$41,324
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,692
$1,769
Year 2Payback Year
$3,486
-$3,442
Year 5
$9,538
$2,111
Year 10
$22,302
$12,075
Year 15
$39,383
$23,253
Year 20
$62,241
$36,158
Year 25
$92,831
$51,507
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,692 | $1,769 | -$77 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,486 | -$3,442 | $6,928 |
| Year 3 | $5,387 | -$1,621 | $7,008 |
| Year 4 | $7,402 | $229 | $7,173 |
| Year 5 | $9,538 | $2,111 | $7,427 |
| Year 6 | $11,802 | $4,026 | $7,776 |
| Year 7 | $14,202 | $5,977 | $8,225 |
| Year 8 | $16,747 | $7,967 | $8,779 |
| Year 9 | $19,443 | $9,999 | $9,445 |
| Year 10 | $22,302 | $12,075 | $10,227 |
| Year 11 | $25,332 | $14,200 | $11,132 |
| Year 12 | $28,544 | $16,376 | $12,168 |
| Year 13 | $31,949 | $18,607 | $13,341 |
| Year 14 | $35,557 | $20,898 | $14,659 |
| Year 15 | $39,383 | $23,253 | $16,130 |
| Year 16 | $43,438 | $25,676 | $17,762 |
| Year 17 | $47,736 | $28,173 | $19,563 |
| Year 18 | $52,292 | $30,748 | $21,544 |
| Year 19 | $57,122 | $33,408 | $23,714 |
| Year 20 | $62,241 | $36,158 | $26,084 |
| Year 21 | $67,668 | $39,004 | $28,663 |
| Year 22 | $73,420 | $41,955 | $31,465 |
| Year 23 | $79,517 | $45,017 | $34,500 |
| Year 24 | $85,980 | $48,198 | $37,782 |
| Year 25 | $92,831 | $51,507 | $41,324 |
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