How Much Can Solar Save in Metropolis?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$40,896
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
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 Metropolis
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $38,767 |
| 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
$40,896
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,452
$1,347
Year 5
$8,185
$1,426
Year 10
$19,139
$8,976
Year 15
$33,797
$17,424
Year 20
$53,413
$27,168
Year 25
$79,663
$38,767
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,452 | $1,347 | $105 |
| Year 2 | $2,991 | -$2,793 | $5,784 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$1,408 | $6,030 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | -$2 | $6,354 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $1,426 | $6,759 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $2,879 | $7,249 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $4,358 | $7,829 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $5,866 | $8,505 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $7,404 | $9,281 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $8,976 | $10,163 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $10,583 | $11,156 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $12,228 | $12,267 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $13,915 | $13,502 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $15,646 | $14,868 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $17,424 | $16,373 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $19,254 | $18,022 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $21,139 | $19,826 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $23,083 | $21,792 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $25,091 | $23,928 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $27,168 | $26,245 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $29,318 | $28,752 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $31,547 | $31,459 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $33,860 | $34,378 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $36,265 | $37,519 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $38,767 | $40,896 |
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