How Much Can Solar Save in Ellsworth?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$128
Current Bill/mo
$143
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$43,616
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
$128
Annual Cost
$1,536
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,272
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 Ellsworth
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $128/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,294 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,272 | $40,656 |
| 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
$43,616
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,536
$1,441
Year 5
$8,659
$1,395
Year 10
$20,246
$9,411
Year 15
$35,752
$18,329
Year 20
$56,503
$28,553
Year 25
$84,272
$40,656
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,536 | $1,441 | $95 |
| Year 2 | $3,164 | -$3,105 | $6,269 |
| Year 3 | $4,890 | -$1,626 | $6,516 |
| Year 4 | $6,719 | -$127 | $6,846 |
| Year 5 | $8,659 | $1,395 | $7,264 |
| Year 6 | $10,714 | $2,941 | $7,773 |
| Year 7 | $12,893 | $4,514 | $8,379 |
| Year 8 | $15,203 | $6,115 | $9,088 |
| Year 9 | $17,651 | $7,747 | $9,904 |
| Year 10 | $20,246 | $9,411 | $10,834 |
| Year 11 | $22,996 | $11,112 | $11,885 |
| Year 12 | $25,912 | $12,851 | $13,061 |
| Year 13 | $29,003 | $14,631 | $14,372 |
| Year 14 | $32,279 | $16,456 | $15,823 |
| Year 15 | $35,752 | $18,329 | $17,423 |
| Year 16 | $39,433 | $20,254 | $19,179 |
| Year 17 | $43,335 | $22,234 | $21,101 |
| Year 18 | $47,471 | $24,275 | $23,196 |
| Year 19 | $51,855 | $26,379 | $25,476 |
| Year 20 | $56,503 | $28,553 | $27,950 |
| Year 21 | $61,429 | $30,801 | $30,627 |
| Year 22 | $66,651 | $33,130 | $33,521 |
| Year 23 | $72,186 | $35,544 | $36,642 |
| Year 24 | $78,053 | $38,050 | $40,003 |
| Year 25 | $84,272 | $40,656 | $43,616 |
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