How Much Can Solar Save in Kansas?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$111
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$32,074
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
$111
Annual Cost
$1,332
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,080
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Kansas
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $111/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,193 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,080 | $41,006 |
| 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
$32,074
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,332
$1,464
Year 2Payback Year
$2,744
-$3,059
Year 5
$7,509
$1,509
Year 10
$17,557
$9,636
Year 15
$31,004
$18,647
Year 20
$48,998
$28,925
Year 25
$73,080
$41,006
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,332 | $1,464 | -$132 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,744 | -$3,059 | $5,803 |
| Year 3 | $4,241 | -$1,558 | $5,799 |
| Year 4 | $5,827 | -$36 | $5,863 |
| Year 5 | $7,509 | $1,509 | $6,000 |
| Year 6 | $9,291 | $3,078 | $6,213 |
| Year 7 | $11,181 | $4,673 | $6,508 |
| Year 8 | $13,183 | $6,296 | $6,887 |
| Year 9 | $15,306 | $7,950 | $7,357 |
| Year 10 | $17,557 | $9,636 | $7,921 |
| Year 11 | $19,942 | $11,357 | $8,585 |
| Year 12 | $22,471 | $13,116 | $9,355 |
| Year 13 | $25,151 | $14,915 | $10,236 |
| Year 14 | $27,992 | $16,758 | $11,234 |
| Year 15 | $31,004 | $18,647 | $12,357 |
| Year 16 | $34,196 | $20,587 | $13,609 |
| Year 17 | $37,580 | $22,580 | $15,000 |
| Year 18 | $41,166 | $24,631 | $16,535 |
| Year 19 | $44,968 | $26,745 | $18,224 |
| Year 20 | $48,998 | $28,925 | $20,074 |
| Year 21 | $53,270 | $31,176 | $22,094 |
| Year 22 | $57,799 | $33,504 | $24,295 |
| Year 23 | $62,598 | $35,914 | $26,684 |
| Year 24 | $67,686 | $38,413 | $29,274 |
| Year 25 | $73,080 | $41,006 | $32,074 |
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