How Much Can Solar Save in Du Quoin?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$36,808
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
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
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 Du Quoin
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $39,563 |
| 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
$36,808
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,392
$1,368
Year 5
$7,847
$1,536
Year 10
$18,348
$9,217
Year 15
$32,400
$17,822
Year 20
$51,206
$27,751
Year 25
$76,371
$39,564
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,392 | $1,368 | $24 |
| Year 2 | $2,868 | -$2,751 | $5,619 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,345 | $5,776 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | $84 | $6,006 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,536 | $6,311 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $3,013 | $6,697 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,518 | $7,166 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $6,052 | $7,726 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,617 | $8,379 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $9,217 | $9,131 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,853 | $9,987 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,529 | $10,954 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $14,247 | $12,037 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $16,010 | $13,243 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $17,822 | $14,578 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $19,687 | $16,049 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $21,608 | $17,665 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $23,589 | $19,432 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $25,635 | $21,359 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $27,751 | $23,455 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $29,941 | $25,729 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $32,212 | $28,190 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $34,568 | $30,850 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $37,017 | $33,719 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $39,564 | $36,808 |
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