How Much Can Solar Save in Kampsville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$114
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$34,384
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
$114
Annual Cost
$1,368
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,055
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 Kampsville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $114/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,387 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,055 | $40,671 |
| 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
$34,384
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,368
$1,391
Year 2Payback Year
$2,818
-$2,703
Year 5
$7,712
$1,666
Year 10
$18,031
$9,512
Year 15
$31,842
$18,327
Year 20
$50,323
$28,521
Year 25
$75,055
$40,670
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,368 | $1,391 | -$23 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,818 | -$2,703 | $5,521 |
| Year 3 | $4,355 | -$1,270 | $5,626 |
| Year 4 | $5,984 | $185 | $5,799 |
| Year 5 | $7,712 | $1,666 | $6,046 |
| Year 6 | $9,542 | $3,173 | $6,369 |
| Year 7 | $11,483 | $4,709 | $6,774 |
| Year 8 | $13,540 | $6,276 | $7,264 |
| Year 9 | $15,720 | $7,876 | $7,844 |
| Year 10 | $18,031 | $9,512 | $8,519 |
| Year 11 | $20,481 | $11,187 | $9,295 |
| Year 12 | $23,078 | $12,902 | $10,176 |
| Year 13 | $25,831 | $14,662 | $11,169 |
| Year 14 | $28,749 | $16,469 | $12,280 |
| Year 15 | $31,842 | $18,327 | $13,514 |
| Year 16 | $35,120 | $20,240 | $14,880 |
| Year 17 | $38,595 | $22,211 | $16,384 |
| Year 18 | $42,279 | $24,246 | $18,033 |
| Year 19 | $46,184 | $26,347 | $19,836 |
| Year 20 | $50,323 | $28,521 | $21,801 |
| Year 21 | $54,710 | $30,773 | $23,937 |
| Year 22 | $59,361 | $33,107 | $26,253 |
| Year 23 | $64,290 | $35,531 | $28,760 |
| Year 24 | $69,516 | $38,049 | $31,466 |
| Year 25 | $75,055 | $40,670 | $34,384 |
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