How Much Can Solar Save in Godfrey?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$141
Current Bill/mo
$146
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$44,255
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
$141
Annual Cost
$1,692
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$92,831
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 Godfrey
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $141/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,137 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $92,831 | $48,576 |
| 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
$44,255
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,692
$1,648
Year 5
$9,538
$1,997
Year 10
$22,302
$11,320
Year 15
$39,383
$21,823
Year 20
$62,241
$34,006
Year 25
$92,831
$48,575
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,692 | $1,648 | $44 |
| Year 2 | $3,486 | -$3,185 | $6,671 |
| Year 3 | $5,387 | -$1,487 | $6,873 |
| Year 4 | $7,402 | $240 | $7,162 |
| Year 5 | $9,538 | $1,997 | $7,541 |
| Year 6 | $11,802 | $3,786 | $8,016 |
| Year 7 | $14,202 | $5,610 | $8,592 |
| Year 8 | $16,747 | $7,472 | $9,274 |
| Year 9 | $19,443 | $9,375 | $10,069 |
| Year 10 | $22,302 | $11,320 | $10,981 |
| Year 11 | $25,332 | $13,313 | $12,019 |
| Year 12 | $28,544 | $15,356 | $13,188 |
| Year 13 | $31,949 | $17,452 | $14,497 |
| Year 14 | $35,557 | $19,606 | $15,951 |
| Year 15 | $39,383 | $21,823 | $17,560 |
| Year 16 | $43,438 | $24,106 | $19,332 |
| Year 17 | $47,736 | $26,460 | $21,276 |
| Year 18 | $52,292 | $28,891 | $23,401 |
| Year 19 | $57,122 | $31,405 | $25,717 |
| Year 20 | $62,241 | $34,006 | $28,235 |
| Year 21 | $67,668 | $36,702 | $30,965 |
| Year 22 | $73,420 | $39,500 | $33,920 |
| Year 23 | $79,517 | $42,406 | $37,111 |
| Year 24 | $85,980 | $45,428 | $40,552 |
| Year 25 | $92,831 | $48,575 | $44,255 |
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