How Much Can Solar Save in Freeburg?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$151
Current Bill/mo
$154
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$50,157
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
$151
Annual Cost
$1,812
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$99,414
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$11,194
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,006
With vs Without Solar in Freeburg
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $151/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,785 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $99,414 | $49,257 |
| 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
$50,157
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,812
$1,716
Year 5
$10,214
$1,820
Year 10
$23,884
$11,427
Year 15
$42,176
$22,169
Year 20
$66,655
$34,545
Year 25
$99,414
$49,258
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,812 | $1,716 | $96 |
| Year 2 | $3,733 | -$3,552 | $7,284 |
| Year 3 | $5,769 | -$1,788 | $7,557 |
| Year 4 | $7,927 | $1 | $7,925 |
| Year 5 | $10,214 | $1,820 | $8,394 |
| Year 6 | $12,639 | $3,669 | $8,970 |
| Year 7 | $15,210 | $5,552 | $9,657 |
| Year 8 | $17,934 | $7,471 | $10,463 |
| Year 9 | $20,822 | $9,428 | $11,394 |
| Year 10 | $23,884 | $11,427 | $12,456 |
| Year 11 | $27,129 | $13,472 | $13,657 |
| Year 12 | $30,568 | $15,564 | $15,004 |
| Year 13 | $34,214 | $17,708 | $16,506 |
| Year 14 | $38,079 | $19,909 | $18,170 |
| Year 15 | $42,176 | $22,169 | $20,007 |
| Year 16 | $46,519 | $24,495 | $22,024 |
| Year 17 | $51,122 | $26,890 | $24,232 |
| Year 18 | $56,001 | $29,359 | $26,642 |
| Year 19 | $61,173 | $31,909 | $29,264 |
| Year 20 | $66,655 | $34,545 | $32,110 |
| Year 21 | $72,467 | $37,274 | $35,193 |
| Year 22 | $78,627 | $40,102 | $38,525 |
| Year 23 | $85,156 | $43,036 | $42,120 |
| Year 24 | $92,078 | $46,086 | $45,992 |
| Year 25 | $99,414 | $49,258 | $50,157 |
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