How Much Can Solar Save in Georgetown?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$36,416
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
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 Georgetown
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$1/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $37,980 |
| 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
$36,416
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,356
$1,339
Year 5
$7,644
$1,376
Year 10
$17,873
$8,841
Year 15
$31,562
$17,156
Year 20
$49,881
$26,694
Year 25
$74,396
$37,980
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,356 | $1,339 | $17 |
| Year 2 | $2,793 | -$2,810 | $5,603 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$1,435 | $5,752 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | -$40 | $5,972 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $1,376 | $6,268 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $2,815 | $6,644 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $4,279 | $7,103 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $5,770 | $7,651 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $7,290 | $8,292 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $8,841 | $9,032 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $10,426 | $9,875 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $12,047 | $10,828 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $13,707 | $11,897 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $15,409 | $13,087 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $17,156 | $14,406 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $18,952 | $15,860 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $20,799 | $17,458 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $22,702 | $19,206 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $24,666 | $21,113 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $26,694 | $23,188 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $28,791 | $25,439 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $30,963 | $27,877 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $33,214 | $30,512 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $35,551 | $33,355 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $37,980 | $36,416 |
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