How Much Can Solar Save in Fillmore?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$111
Current Bill/mo
$128
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$34,030
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
$111
Annual Cost
$1,332
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,080
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 Fillmore
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $111/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,193 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,080 | $39,050 |
| 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
$34,030
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,332
$1,299
Year 5
$7,509
$1,709
Year 10
$17,557
$9,112
Year 15
$31,004
$17,501
Year 20
$48,998
$27,288
Year 25
$73,080
$39,050
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,332 | $1,299 | $33 |
| Year 2 | $2,744 | -$2,387 | $5,131 |
| Year 3 | $4,241 | -$1,046 | $5,287 |
| Year 4 | $5,827 | $318 | $5,509 |
| Year 5 | $7,509 | $1,709 | $5,800 |
| Year 6 | $9,291 | $3,126 | $6,165 |
| Year 7 | $11,181 | $4,573 | $6,608 |
| Year 8 | $13,183 | $6,051 | $7,132 |
| Year 9 | $15,306 | $7,564 | $7,743 |
| Year 10 | $17,557 | $9,112 | $8,444 |
| Year 11 | $19,942 | $10,700 | $9,242 |
| Year 12 | $22,471 | $12,330 | $10,141 |
| Year 13 | $25,151 | $14,004 | $11,147 |
| Year 14 | $27,992 | $15,727 | $12,265 |
| Year 15 | $31,004 | $17,501 | $13,502 |
| Year 16 | $34,196 | $19,331 | $14,865 |
| Year 17 | $37,580 | $21,220 | $16,360 |
| Year 18 | $41,166 | $23,173 | $17,994 |
| Year 19 | $44,968 | $25,194 | $19,775 |
| Year 20 | $48,998 | $27,288 | $21,711 |
| Year 21 | $53,270 | $29,460 | $23,810 |
| Year 22 | $57,799 | $31,716 | $26,082 |
| Year 23 | $62,598 | $34,062 | $28,536 |
| Year 24 | $67,686 | $36,505 | $31,182 |
| Year 25 | $73,080 | $39,050 | $34,030 |
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