How Much Can Solar Save in Jacksonville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$126
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,936
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
$126
Annual Cost
$1,512
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$82,955
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 Jacksonville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $126/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,165 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $82,955 | $41,019 |
| 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
$41,936
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,512
$1,387
Year 5
$8,523
$1,651
Year 10
$19,929
$9,504
Year 15
$35,193
$18,364
Year 20
$55,620
$28,666
Year 25
$82,955
$41,019
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,512 | $1,387 | $125 |
| Year 2 | $3,115 | -$2,711 | $5,826 |
| Year 3 | $4,814 | -$1,281 | $6,095 |
| Year 4 | $6,614 | $172 | $6,443 |
| Year 5 | $8,523 | $1,651 | $6,873 |
| Year 6 | $10,547 | $3,157 | $7,390 |
| Year 7 | $12,691 | $4,693 | $7,998 |
| Year 8 | $14,965 | $6,262 | $8,703 |
| Year 9 | $17,375 | $7,864 | $9,510 |
| Year 10 | $19,929 | $9,504 | $10,425 |
| Year 11 | $22,637 | $11,184 | $11,453 |
| Year 12 | $25,507 | $12,906 | $12,601 |
| Year 13 | $28,550 | $14,675 | $13,875 |
| Year 14 | $31,775 | $16,493 | $15,282 |
| Year 15 | $35,193 | $18,364 | $16,829 |
| Year 16 | $38,817 | $20,293 | $18,524 |
| Year 17 | $42,658 | $22,282 | $20,376 |
| Year 18 | $46,729 | $24,338 | $22,392 |
| Year 19 | $51,045 | $26,464 | $24,581 |
| Year 20 | $55,620 | $28,666 | $26,954 |
| Year 21 | $60,469 | $30,949 | $29,520 |
| Year 22 | $65,609 | $33,319 | $32,290 |
| Year 23 | $71,058 | $35,783 | $35,275 |
| Year 24 | $76,833 | $38,347 | $38,486 |
| Year 25 | $82,955 | $41,019 | $41,936 |
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