How Much Can Solar Save in Medora?

Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.

$117

Current Bill/mo

$133

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$38,634

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

$117

Annual Cost

$1,404

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$77,030

Your Solar Investment

5.5 kW System

$15,125

$7,070

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,405

With vs Without Solar in Medora

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$117/mo	$91/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$6/mo
5-Year Cost	$7,582	$5,460
25-Year Cost	$77,030	$38,396
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

$38,634

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,404

$1,327

Year 5

$7,914

$451

Year 10

$18,506

$7,995

Year 15

$32,679

$16,526

Year 20

$51,647

$26,464

Year 25

$77,030

$38,396

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,404	$1,327	$77
Year 2	$2,892	-$3,730	$6,622
Year 3	$4,470	-$2,361	$6,830
Year 4	$6,142	-$968	$7,110
Year 5	$7,914	$451	$7,464
Year 6	$9,793	$1,896	$7,897
Year 7	$11,785	$3,371	$8,414
Year 8	$13,896	$4,878	$9,018
Year 9	$16,134	$6,418	$9,716
Year 10	$18,506	$7,995	$10,511
Year 11	$21,020	$9,611	$11,410
Year 12	$23,685	$11,268	$12,417
Year 13	$26,511	$12,971	$13,539
Year 14	$29,505	$14,723	$14,783
Year 15	$32,679	$16,526	$16,154
Year 16	$36,044	$18,385	$17,659
Year 17	$39,611	$20,304	$19,307
Year 18	$43,392	$22,287	$21,105
Year 19	$47,399	$24,338	$23,061
Year 20	$51,647	$26,464	$25,183
Year 21	$56,150	$28,668	$27,482
Year 22	$60,923	$30,957	$29,965
Year 23	$65,982	$33,337	$32,645
Year 24	$71,345	$35,815	$35,530
Year 25	$77,030	$38,396	$38,634

Calculate YOUR Savings

Enter your actual Ameren Illinois bill to see a personalized 25-year savings projection.

$Enter Your Information

Average Monthly Electric Bill

Current Utility Rate ($/kWh)

Default: $0.16/kWh (ComEd & Ameren average)

Utility Rate Escalator: 4.5% per year

Conservative (2%)Historical Average (6%)Aggressive (10%)

How We Calculate Your Savings

This calculator uses your custom utility rate (default $0.16/kWh for Illinois) with a 4.5% annual escalator compared to our fixed lease rate of $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years. A low-escalator option is also available for a lower starting payment. After the 15-year lease, you can keep the system for a low fair-market buyout — then your electricity cost drops to near-zero for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). Your actual savings may vary based on your specific usage patterns and system size.

More Solar Resources for Medora

Solar IncentivesRECs, rebates & tax exemptions Electricity RatesRate trends & bill analysis Solar FAQCommon questions answered

Start Saving in Medora

Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual Ameren Illinois bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.

✓ $0 down lease, competitive cash pricing, or Solar for All — your choice

Get Your $0 Down Quote

Ameren Illinois rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.

Or call (618) 217-2001|Info@ltdsolarconsulting.com