How Much Can Solar Save in Fithian?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$123
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$37,250
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
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Fithian
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $123/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,970 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,980 | $43,730 |
| 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
$37,250
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,476
$1,570
Year 2Payback Year
$3,041
-$3,348
Year 5
$8,320
$1,546
Year 10
$19,455
$10,242
Year 15
$34,355
$19,870
Year 20
$54,296
$30,840
Year 25
$80,980
$43,730
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,476 | $1,570 | -$94 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,041 | -$3,348 | $6,388 |
| Year 3 | $4,699 | -$1,739 | $6,438 |
| Year 4 | $6,457 | -$108 | $6,565 |
| Year 5 | $8,320 | $1,546 | $6,774 |
| Year 6 | $10,296 | $3,226 | $7,070 |
| Year 7 | $12,389 | $4,933 | $7,456 |
| Year 8 | $14,609 | $6,670 | $7,939 |
| Year 9 | $16,961 | $8,439 | $8,523 |
| Year 10 | $19,455 | $10,242 | $9,213 |
| Year 11 | $22,098 | $12,081 | $10,017 |
| Year 12 | $24,900 | $13,961 | $10,939 |
| Year 13 | $27,870 | $15,884 | $11,987 |
| Year 14 | $31,018 | $17,852 | $13,166 |
| Year 15 | $34,355 | $19,870 | $14,485 |
| Year 16 | $37,893 | $21,941 | $15,952 |
| Year 17 | $41,642 | $24,069 | $17,573 |
| Year 18 | $45,617 | $26,259 | $19,358 |
| Year 19 | $49,830 | $28,514 | $21,316 |
| Year 20 | $54,296 | $30,840 | $23,455 |
| Year 21 | $59,029 | $33,243 | $25,787 |
| Year 22 | $64,047 | $35,727 | $28,320 |
| Year 23 | $69,366 | $38,298 | $31,068 |
| Year 24 | $75,004 | $40,964 | $34,040 |
| Year 25 | $80,980 | $43,730 | $37,250 |
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