How Much Can Solar Save in Marion?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$133
Current Bill/mo
$143
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$43,146
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
$133
Annual Cost
$1,596
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$87,564
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 Marion
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $133/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,618 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $87,564 | $44,418 |
| 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
$43,146
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,596
$1,511
Year 5
$8,997
$1,785
Year 10
$21,037
$10,321
Year 15
$37,148
$19,932
Year 20
$58,710
$31,081
Year 25
$87,564
$44,418
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,596 | $1,511 | $85 |
| Year 2 | $3,288 | -$2,962 | $6,250 |
| Year 3 | $5,081 | -$1,406 | $6,487 |
| Year 4 | $6,982 | $176 | $6,806 |
| Year 5 | $8,997 | $1,785 | $7,212 |
| Year 6 | $11,133 | $3,423 | $7,709 |
| Year 7 | $13,397 | $5,094 | $8,303 |
| Year 8 | $15,796 | $6,798 | $8,998 |
| Year 9 | $18,340 | $8,540 | $9,800 |
| Year 10 | $21,037 | $10,321 | $10,716 |
| Year 11 | $23,895 | $12,145 | $11,750 |
| Year 12 | $26,924 | $14,014 | $12,910 |
| Year 13 | $30,136 | $15,933 | $14,203 |
| Year 14 | $33,540 | $17,904 | $15,636 |
| Year 15 | $37,148 | $19,932 | $17,216 |
| Year 16 | $40,973 | $22,021 | $18,952 |
| Year 17 | $45,028 | $24,176 | $20,852 |
| Year 18 | $49,325 | $26,400 | $22,925 |
| Year 19 | $53,881 | $28,700 | $25,181 |
| Year 20 | $58,710 | $31,081 | $27,629 |
| Year 21 | $63,828 | $33,549 | $30,280 |
| Year 22 | $69,254 | $36,109 | $33,145 |
| Year 23 | $75,005 | $38,769 | $36,236 |
| Year 24 | $81,102 | $41,536 | $39,565 |
| Year 25 | $87,564 | $44,418 | $43,146 |
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