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
24+ yrs
Years of Pure Profit
$34,069
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
$16,500
$8,523
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,177
With vs Without Solar in Kansas
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $111/mo | $99/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,193 | $5,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,080 | $39,011 |
| 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) |
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