How Much Can Solar Save in Farina?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$37,529
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 Farina
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $38,842 |
| 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
$37,529
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,392
$1,353
Year 5
$7,847
$1,457
Year 10
$18,348
$9,035
Year 15
$32,400
$17,506
Year 20
$51,206
$27,258
Year 25
$76,371
$38,842
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,392 | $1,353 | $39 |
| Year 2 | $2,868 | -$2,780 | $5,648 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,389 | $5,821 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | $22 | $6,067 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,457 | $6,390 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $2,916 | $6,794 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,401 | $7,283 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $5,914 | $7,863 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,458 | $8,538 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $9,035 | $9,313 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,647 | $10,193 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,297 | $11,186 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $13,988 | $12,296 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $15,723 | $13,530 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $17,506 | $14,895 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $19,339 | $16,398 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $21,226 | $18,046 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $23,172 | $19,848 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $25,182 | $21,812 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $27,258 | $23,947 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $29,408 | $26,262 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $31,635 | $28,767 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $33,946 | $31,473 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $36,346 | $34,389 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $38,842 | $37,529 |
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