How Much Can Solar Save in Easton?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$117
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$36,576
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 Easton
| 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 | $40,454 |
| 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
$36,576
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,404
$1,321
Year 5
$7,914
$1,836
Year 10
$18,506
$9,419
Year 15
$32,679
$18,060
Year 20
$51,647
$28,199
Year 25
$77,030
$40,454
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,404 | $1,321 | $83 |
| Year 2 | $2,892 | -$2,342 | $5,234 |
| Year 3 | $4,470 | -$975 | $5,445 |
| Year 4 | $6,142 | $416 | $5,725 |
| Year 5 | $7,914 | $1,836 | $6,079 |
| Year 6 | $9,793 | $3,284 | $6,509 |
| Year 7 | $11,785 | $4,765 | $7,020 |
| Year 8 | $13,896 | $6,279 | $7,617 |
| Year 9 | $16,134 | $7,829 | $8,305 |
| Year 10 | $18,506 | $9,419 | $9,087 |
| Year 11 | $21,020 | $11,050 | $9,970 |
| Year 12 | $23,685 | $12,727 | $10,959 |
| Year 13 | $26,511 | $14,451 | $12,059 |
| Year 14 | $29,505 | $16,228 | $13,277 |
| Year 15 | $32,679 | $18,060 | $14,620 |
| Year 16 | $36,044 | $19,951 | $16,093 |
| Year 17 | $39,611 | $21,906 | $17,705 |
| Year 18 | $43,392 | $23,929 | $19,463 |
| Year 19 | $47,399 | $26,025 | $21,374 |
| Year 20 | $51,647 | $28,199 | $23,448 |
| Year 21 | $56,150 | $30,457 | $25,692 |
| Year 22 | $60,923 | $32,806 | $28,117 |
| Year 23 | $65,982 | $35,250 | $30,732 |
| Year 24 | $71,345 | $37,797 | $33,548 |
| Year 25 | $77,030 | $40,454 | $36,576 |
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