How Much Can Solar Save in Eureka?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$135
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$42,009
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
$135
Annual Cost
$1,620
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$88,881
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 Eureka
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $135/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,748 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $88,881 | $46,872 |
| 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
$42,009
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,620
$1,557
Year 5
$9,132
$2,045
Year 10
$21,353
$10,924
Year 15
$37,707
$20,990
Year 20
$59,593
$32,740
Year 25
$88,881
$46,872
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,620 | $1,557 | $63 |
| Year 2 | $3,337 | -$2,867 | $6,204 |
| Year 3 | $5,157 | -$1,259 | $6,416 |
| Year 4 | $7,087 | $378 | $6,709 |
| Year 5 | $9,132 | $2,045 | $7,088 |
| Year 6 | $11,300 | $3,744 | $7,556 |
| Year 7 | $13,598 | $5,480 | $8,118 |
| Year 8 | $16,034 | $7,253 | $8,781 |
| Year 9 | $18,616 | $9,067 | $9,549 |
| Year 10 | $21,353 | $10,924 | $10,429 |
| Year 11 | $24,254 | $12,829 | $11,425 |
| Year 12 | $27,329 | $14,784 | $12,545 |
| Year 13 | $30,589 | $16,793 | $13,796 |
| Year 14 | $34,044 | $18,860 | $15,184 |
| Year 15 | $37,707 | $20,990 | $16,717 |
| Year 16 | $41,589 | $23,186 | $18,403 |
| Year 17 | $45,705 | $25,454 | $20,251 |
| Year 18 | $50,067 | $27,798 | $22,269 |
| Year 19 | $54,691 | $30,225 | $24,466 |
| Year 20 | $59,593 | $32,740 | $26,853 |
| Year 21 | $64,788 | $35,349 | $29,439 |
| Year 22 | $70,296 | $38,060 | $32,236 |
| Year 23 | $76,133 | $40,878 | $35,255 |
| Year 24 | $82,321 | $43,813 | $38,508 |
| Year 25 | $88,881 | $46,872 | $42,009 |
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