How Much Can Solar Save in McLeansboro?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$36,782
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 McLeansboro
| 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 | $38,931 |
| 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
$36,782
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,380
$1,356
Year 5
$7,779
$1,471
Year 10
$18,189
$9,065
Year 15
$32,121
$17,554
Year 20
$50,764
$27,327
Year 25
$75,713
$38,931
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,380 | $1,356 | $24 |
| Year 2 | $2,843 | -$2,775 | $5,618 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,381 | $5,775 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | $34 | $6,003 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $1,471 | $6,308 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $2,933 | $6,693 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $4,421 | $7,162 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $5,938 | $7,721 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $7,485 | $8,373 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $9,065 | $9,124 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $10,681 | $9,980 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $12,335 | $10,946 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $14,029 | $12,028 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $15,768 | $13,233 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $17,554 | $14,567 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $19,391 | $16,037 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $21,283 | $17,651 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $23,233 | $19,417 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $25,246 | $21,343 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $27,327 | $23,437 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $29,480 | $25,710 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $31,712 | $28,170 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $34,026 | $30,828 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $36,431 | $33,695 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $38,931 | $36,782 |
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