How Much Can Solar Save in Lewistown?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$34,187
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
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 Lewistown
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $115/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,452 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,713 | $41,526 |
| 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
$34,187
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,380
$1,407
Year 2Payback Year
$2,843
-$2,670
Year 5
$7,779
$1,755
Year 10
$18,189
$9,720
Year 15
$32,121
$18,693
Year 20
$50,764
$29,097
Year 25
$75,713
$41,526
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,380 | $1,407 | -$27 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,843 | -$2,670 | $5,513 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,220 | $5,613 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | $255 | $5,782 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $1,755 | $6,024 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $3,283 | $6,342 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $4,842 | $6,742 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $6,433 | $7,226 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $8,058 | $7,800 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $9,720 | $8,469 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $11,423 | $9,238 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $13,168 | $10,113 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $14,959 | $11,098 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $16,800 | $12,201 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $18,693 | $13,428 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $20,643 | $14,785 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $22,654 | $16,280 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $24,730 | $17,919 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $26,876 | $19,712 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $29,097 | $21,667 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $31,399 | $23,791 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $33,786 | $26,096 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $36,265 | $28,589 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $38,843 | $31,283 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $41,526 | $34,187 |
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