How Much Can Solar Save in Metcalf?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$107
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
7.2 yrs
Payback Period
$31,966
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
$107
Annual Cost
$1,284
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$70,446
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 Metcalf
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $107/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-11/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,934 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $70,446 | $38,480 |
| 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
$31,966
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,284
$1,418
Year 2Payback Year
$2,645
-$3,154
Year 5
$7,238
$1,250
Year 10
$16,924
$9,030
Year 15
$29,886
$17,577
Year 20
$47,233
$27,232
Year 25
$70,446
$38,480
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,284 | $1,418 | -$134 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,645 | -$3,154 | $5,799 |
| Year 3 | $4,088 | -$1,704 | $5,792 |
| Year 4 | $5,617 | -$237 | $5,854 |
| Year 5 | $7,238 | $1,250 | $5,988 |
| Year 6 | $8,956 | $2,758 | $6,199 |
| Year 7 | $10,778 | $4,288 | $6,490 |
| Year 8 | $12,708 | $5,842 | $6,867 |
| Year 9 | $14,755 | $7,422 | $7,333 |
| Year 10 | $16,924 | $9,030 | $7,894 |
| Year 11 | $19,224 | $10,669 | $8,555 |
| Year 12 | $21,661 | $12,340 | $9,321 |
| Year 13 | $24,245 | $14,047 | $10,198 |
| Year 14 | $26,983 | $15,792 | $11,192 |
| Year 15 | $29,886 | $17,577 | $12,309 |
| Year 16 | $32,964 | $19,406 | $13,557 |
| Year 17 | $36,225 | $21,283 | $14,943 |
| Year 18 | $39,683 | $23,210 | $16,473 |
| Year 19 | $43,348 | $25,192 | $18,156 |
| Year 20 | $47,233 | $27,232 | $20,000 |
| Year 21 | $51,351 | $29,336 | $22,015 |
| Year 22 | $55,716 | $31,507 | $24,209 |
| Year 23 | $60,343 | $33,751 | $26,591 |
| Year 24 | $65,247 | $36,074 | $29,174 |
| Year 25 | $70,446 | $38,480 | $31,966 |
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