How Much Can Solar Save in Kenney?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$132
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$32,922
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
$115
Annual Cost
$1,380
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,713
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 Kenney
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $115/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,452 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,713 | $42,791 |
| 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
$32,922
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,380
$1,495
Year 2Payback Year
$2,843
-$2,995
Year 5
$7,779
$1,687
Year 10
$18,189
$10,054
Year 15
$32,121
$19,392
Year 20
$50,764
$30,112
Year 25
$75,713
$42,791
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,380 | $1,495 | -$115 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,843 | -$2,995 | $5,837 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,458 | $5,851 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | $102 | $5,935 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $1,687 | $6,093 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $3,298 | $6,328 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $4,938 | $6,645 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $6,610 | $7,049 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $8,314 | $7,544 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $10,054 | $8,135 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $11,833 | $8,828 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $13,653 | $9,627 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $15,517 | $10,540 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $17,429 | $11,572 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $19,392 | $12,729 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $21,410 | $14,019 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $23,486 | $15,448 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $25,625 | $17,025 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $27,832 | $18,757 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $30,112 | $20,653 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $32,469 | $22,721 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $34,909 | $24,972 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $37,438 | $27,416 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $40,063 | $30,062 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $42,791 | $32,922 |
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