How Much Can Solar Save in Hamel?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$157
Current Bill/mo
$158
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$51,508
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
$157
Annual Cost
$1,884
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$103,365
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$11,993
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,507
With vs Without Solar in Hamel
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $157/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,174 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $103,365 | $51,857 |
| 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
$51,508
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,884
$1,825
Year 5
$10,620
$1,870
Year 10
$24,833
$12,050
Year 15
$43,852
$23,395
Year 20
$69,304
$36,422
Year 25
$103,365
$51,857
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,884 | $1,825 | $59 |
| Year 2 | $3,881 | -$3,834 | $7,715 |
| Year 3 | $5,998 | -$1,961 | $7,959 |
| Year 4 | $8,242 | -$60 | $8,302 |
| Year 5 | $10,620 | $1,870 | $8,750 |
| Year 6 | $13,142 | $3,832 | $9,310 |
| Year 7 | $15,814 | $5,828 | $9,986 |
| Year 8 | $18,647 | $7,861 | $10,786 |
| Year 9 | $21,650 | $9,934 | $11,716 |
| Year 10 | $24,833 | $12,050 | $12,783 |
| Year 11 | $28,207 | $14,211 | $13,995 |
| Year 12 | $31,783 | $16,423 | $15,360 |
| Year 13 | $35,574 | $18,688 | $16,886 |
| Year 14 | $39,592 | $21,011 | $18,582 |
| Year 15 | $43,852 | $23,395 | $20,457 |
| Year 16 | $48,367 | $25,846 | $22,521 |
| Year 17 | $53,153 | $28,369 | $24,784 |
| Year 18 | $58,226 | $30,969 | $27,257 |
| Year 19 | $63,604 | $33,651 | $29,953 |
| Year 20 | $69,304 | $36,422 | $32,882 |
| Year 21 | $75,346 | $39,289 | $36,057 |
| Year 22 | $81,751 | $42,258 | $39,493 |
| Year 23 | $88,540 | $45,337 | $43,203 |
| Year 24 | $95,737 | $48,533 | $47,203 |
| Year 25 | $103,365 | $51,857 | $51,508 |
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