How Much Can Solar Save in Flora?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$118
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
5.9 yrs
Payback Period
$38,701
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
$118
Annual Cost
$1,416
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,688
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 Flora
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $118/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,646 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,688 | $38,987 |
| 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
$38,701
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,416
$1,291
Year 5
$7,982
$1,671
Year 10
$18,664
$9,041
Year 15
$32,959
$17,406
Year 20
$52,088
$27,190
Year 25
$77,688
$38,987
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,416 | $1,291 | $125 |
| Year 2 | $2,917 | -$2,403 | $5,320 |
| Year 3 | $4,508 | -$1,069 | $5,577 |
| Year 4 | $6,194 | $288 | $5,907 |
| Year 5 | $7,982 | $1,671 | $6,311 |
| Year 6 | $9,877 | $3,081 | $6,796 |
| Year 7 | $11,886 | $4,521 | $7,365 |
| Year 8 | $14,015 | $5,992 | $8,022 |
| Year 9 | $16,272 | $7,498 | $8,774 |
| Year 10 | $18,664 | $9,041 | $9,623 |
| Year 11 | $21,200 | $10,622 | $10,577 |
| Year 12 | $23,888 | $12,247 | $11,641 |
| Year 13 | $26,737 | $13,917 | $12,821 |
| Year 14 | $29,757 | $15,635 | $14,122 |
| Year 15 | $32,959 | $17,406 | $15,553 |
| Year 16 | $36,352 | $19,233 | $17,119 |
| Year 17 | $39,949 | $21,121 | $18,829 |
| Year 18 | $43,762 | $23,073 | $20,689 |
| Year 19 | $47,804 | $25,095 | $22,710 |
| Year 20 | $52,088 | $27,190 | $24,898 |
| Year 21 | $56,630 | $29,366 | $27,264 |
| Year 22 | $61,443 | $31,627 | $29,816 |
| Year 23 | $66,546 | $33,980 | $32,566 |
| Year 24 | $71,955 | $36,431 | $35,524 |
| Year 25 | $77,688 | $38,987 | $38,701 |
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