How Much Can Solar Save in Harvel?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$108
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.7 yrs
Payback Period
$34,050
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
$108
Annual Cost
$1,296
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$71,104
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 Harvel
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $108/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,998 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $71,104 | $37,054 |
| 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
$34,050
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,296
$1,326
Year 2Payback Year
$2,670
-$2,838
Year 5
$7,306
$1,297
Year 10
$17,082
$8,648
Year 15
$30,166
$16,798
Year 20
$47,674
$26,101
Year 25
$71,104
$37,054
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,296 | $1,326 | -$30 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,670 | -$2,838 | $5,508 |
| Year 3 | $4,126 | -$1,479 | $5,605 |
| Year 4 | $5,670 | -$101 | $5,771 |
| Year 5 | $7,306 | $1,297 | $6,009 |
| Year 6 | $9,040 | $2,716 | $6,324 |
| Year 7 | $10,878 | $4,159 | $6,719 |
| Year 8 | $12,827 | $5,627 | $7,200 |
| Year 9 | $14,893 | $7,123 | $7,770 |
| Year 10 | $17,082 | $8,648 | $8,435 |
| Year 11 | $19,403 | $10,204 | $9,199 |
| Year 12 | $21,863 | $11,795 | $10,069 |
| Year 13 | $24,471 | $13,422 | $11,049 |
| Year 14 | $27,236 | $15,089 | $12,147 |
| Year 15 | $30,166 | $16,798 | $13,368 |
| Year 16 | $33,272 | $18,553 | $14,719 |
| Year 17 | $36,564 | $20,357 | $16,207 |
| Year 18 | $40,054 | $22,213 | $17,841 |
| Year 19 | $43,753 | $24,126 | $19,626 |
| Year 20 | $47,674 | $26,101 | $21,574 |
| Year 21 | $51,831 | $28,140 | $23,690 |
| Year 22 | $56,236 | $30,250 | $25,986 |
| Year 23 | $60,907 | $32,435 | $28,471 |
| Year 24 | $65,857 | $34,701 | $31,156 |
| Year 25 | $71,104 | $37,054 | $34,050 |
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