How Much Can Solar Save in Dix?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$117
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$36,764
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
5.5 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 Dix
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $117/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,582 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,030 | $40,266 |
| 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
$36,764
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,404
$1,380
Year 5
$7,914
$1,608
Year 10
$18,506
$9,386
Year 15
$32,679
$18,121
Year 20
$51,647
$28,222
Year 25
$77,030
$40,266
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,404 | $1,380 | $24 |
| Year 2 | $2,892 | -$2,725 | $5,617 |
| Year 3 | $4,470 | -$1,304 | $5,773 |
| Year 4 | $6,142 | $140 | $6,002 |
| Year 5 | $7,914 | $1,608 | $6,306 |
| Year 6 | $9,793 | $3,103 | $6,691 |
| Year 7 | $11,785 | $4,625 | $7,159 |
| Year 8 | $13,896 | $6,179 | $7,717 |
| Year 9 | $16,134 | $7,765 | $8,369 |
| Year 10 | $18,506 | $9,386 | $9,120 |
| Year 11 | $21,020 | $11,045 | $9,975 |
| Year 12 | $23,685 | $12,745 | $10,940 |
| Year 13 | $26,511 | $14,489 | $12,022 |
| Year 14 | $29,505 | $16,280 | $13,226 |
| Year 15 | $32,679 | $18,121 | $14,559 |
| Year 16 | $36,044 | $20,016 | $16,028 |
| Year 17 | $39,611 | $21,969 | $17,642 |
| Year 18 | $43,392 | $23,985 | $19,407 |
| Year 19 | $47,399 | $26,067 | $21,332 |
| Year 20 | $51,647 | $28,222 | $23,425 |
| Year 21 | $56,150 | $30,453 | $25,697 |
| Year 22 | $60,923 | $32,767 | $28,156 |
| Year 23 | $65,982 | $35,169 | $30,813 |
| Year 24 | $71,345 | $37,667 | $33,678 |
| Year 25 | $77,030 | $40,266 | $36,764 |
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