How Much Can Solar Save in Maryville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$161
Current Bill/mo
$160
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$49,534
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
$161
Annual Cost
$1,932
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$105,998
Your Solar Investment
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$13,592
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,508
With vs Without Solar in Maryville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $161/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,433 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $105,998 | $56,464 |
| 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
$49,534
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,932
$2,038
Year 2Payback Year
$3,980
-$4,407
Year 5
$10,891
$1,942
Year 10
$25,465
$13,209
Year 15
$44,969
$25,666
Year 20
$71,070
$39,837
Year 25
$105,998
$56,464
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,932 | $2,038 | -$106 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,980 | -$4,407 | $8,387 |
| Year 3 | $6,151 | -$2,319 | $8,470 |
| Year 4 | $8,452 | -$204 | $8,655 |
| Year 5 | $10,891 | $1,942 | $8,949 |
| Year 6 | $13,476 | $4,120 | $9,356 |
| Year 7 | $16,217 | $6,333 | $9,884 |
| Year 8 | $19,122 | $8,584 | $10,538 |
| Year 9 | $22,201 | $10,875 | $11,327 |
| Year 10 | $25,465 | $13,209 | $12,256 |
| Year 11 | $28,925 | $15,591 | $13,334 |
| Year 12 | $32,593 | $18,024 | $14,569 |
| Year 13 | $36,480 | $20,511 | $15,969 |
| Year 14 | $40,601 | $23,057 | $17,544 |
| Year 15 | $44,969 | $25,666 | $19,303 |
| Year 16 | $49,599 | $28,343 | $21,257 |
| Year 17 | $54,507 | $31,092 | $23,415 |
| Year 18 | $59,710 | $33,921 | $25,789 |
| Year 19 | $65,224 | $36,833 | $28,391 |
| Year 20 | $71,070 | $39,837 | $31,233 |
| Year 21 | $77,266 | $42,937 | $34,329 |
| Year 22 | $83,834 | $46,142 | $37,691 |
| Year 23 | $90,796 | $49,460 | $41,336 |
| Year 24 | $98,176 | $52,897 | $45,278 |
| Year 25 | $105,998 | $56,464 | $49,534 |
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