How Much Can Solar Save in Minier?

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

$130

Current Bill/mo

$142

Est. Lease + Battery

22+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$35,643

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

$130

Annual Cost

$1,560

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$85,589

Your Solar Investment

8 kW System

$22,000

$12,295

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,400

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,305

With vs Without Solar in Minier

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$130/mo	$132/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	$-21/mo
5-Year Cost	$8,424	$7,920
25-Year Cost	$85,589	$49,946
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

$35,643

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1

$1,560

$1,812

Year 2Profit Starts Here

$3,214

-$3,660

Year 5

$8,794

$1,979

Year 10

$20,562

$11,964

Year 15

$36,311

$22,963

Year 20

$57,386

$35,417

Year 25

$85,589

$49,945

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1	$1,560	$1,812	-$252
Year 2Profit Starts	$3,214	-$3,660	$6,873
Year 3	$4,966	-$1,805	$6,771
Year 4	$6,824	$74	$6,750
Year 5	$8,794	$1,979	$6,815
Year 6	$10,881	$3,911	$6,970
Year 7	$13,094	$5,874	$7,221
Year 8	$15,440	$7,868	$7,572
Year 9	$17,926	$9,898	$8,029
Year 10	$20,562	$11,964	$8,598
Year 11	$23,356	$14,071	$9,285
Year 12	$26,317	$16,221	$10,096
Year 13	$29,456	$18,417	$11,039
Year 14	$32,784	$20,663	$12,120
Year 15	$36,311	$22,963	$13,348
Year 16	$40,049	$25,320	$14,729
Year 17	$44,012	$27,740	$16,272
Year 18	$48,213	$30,226	$17,987
Year 19	$52,666	$32,783	$19,883
Year 20	$57,386	$35,417	$21,969
Year 21	$62,389	$38,133	$24,256
Year 22	$67,692	$40,937	$26,755
Year 23	$73,313	$43,836	$29,478
Year 24	$79,272	$46,836	$32,436
Year 25	$85,589	$49,945	$35,643

Calculate YOUR Savings

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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.

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