How Much Can Solar Save in Edinburg?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$123
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$39,980
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
$123
Annual Cost
$1,476
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,980
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Edinburg
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $123/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,970 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,980 | $41,000 |
| 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
$39,980
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,476
$1,453
Year 5
$8,320
$1,455
Year 10
$19,455
$9,538
Year 15
$34,355
$18,529
Year 20
$54,296
$28,827
Year 25
$80,980
$41,000
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,476 | $1,453 | $23 |
| Year 2 | $3,041 | -$3,082 | $6,122 |
| Year 3 | $4,699 | -$1,591 | $6,290 |
| Year 4 | $6,457 | -$80 | $6,536 |
| Year 5 | $8,320 | $1,455 | $6,865 |
| Year 6 | $10,296 | $3,014 | $7,281 |
| Year 7 | $12,389 | $4,600 | $7,789 |
| Year 8 | $14,609 | $6,214 | $8,394 |
| Year 9 | $16,961 | $7,860 | $9,102 |
| Year 10 | $19,455 | $9,538 | $9,917 |
| Year 11 | $22,098 | $11,253 | $10,845 |
| Year 12 | $24,900 | $13,006 | $11,894 |
| Year 13 | $27,870 | $14,801 | $13,069 |
| Year 14 | $31,018 | $16,641 | $14,378 |
| Year 15 | $34,355 | $18,529 | $15,827 |
| Year 16 | $37,893 | $20,468 | $17,424 |
| Year 17 | $41,642 | $22,464 | $19,179 |
| Year 18 | $45,617 | $24,519 | $21,098 |
| Year 19 | $49,830 | $26,638 | $23,191 |
| Year 20 | $54,296 | $28,827 | $25,469 |
| Year 21 | $59,029 | $31,090 | $27,939 |
| Year 22 | $64,047 | $33,433 | $30,614 |
| Year 23 | $69,366 | $35,861 | $33,505 |
| Year 24 | $75,004 | $38,381 | $36,623 |
| Year 25 | $80,980 | $41,000 | $39,980 |
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