How Much Can Solar Save in Minonk?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$127
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$36,993
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
$127
Annual Cost
$1,524
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$83,614
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Minonk
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $127/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,230 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $83,614 | $46,621 |
| 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
$36,993
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,524
$1,623
Year 2Payback Year
$3,139
-$3,239
Year 5
$8,591
$1,845
Year 10
$20,088
$10,939
Year 15
$35,473
$21,100
Year 20
$56,061
$32,781
Year 25
$83,614
$46,620
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,524 | $1,623 | -$99 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,139 | -$3,239 | $6,378 |
| Year 3 | $4,852 | -$1,570 | $6,422 |
| Year 4 | $6,667 | $124 | $6,543 |
| Year 5 | $8,591 | $1,845 | $6,746 |
| Year 6 | $10,630 | $3,595 | $7,035 |
| Year 7 | $12,792 | $5,378 | $7,415 |
| Year 8 | $15,084 | $7,194 | $7,890 |
| Year 9 | $17,513 | $9,047 | $8,466 |
| Year 10 | $20,088 | $10,939 | $9,149 |
| Year 11 | $22,817 | $12,873 | $9,943 |
| Year 12 | $25,710 | $14,853 | $10,856 |
| Year 13 | $28,776 | $16,882 | $11,895 |
| Year 14 | $32,027 | $18,963 | $13,064 |
| Year 15 | $35,473 | $21,100 | $14,373 |
| Year 16 | $39,125 | $23,297 | $15,828 |
| Year 17 | $42,996 | $25,559 | $17,437 |
| Year 18 | $47,100 | $27,890 | $19,210 |
| Year 19 | $51,450 | $30,296 | $21,154 |
| Year 20 | $56,061 | $32,781 | $23,280 |
| Year 21 | $60,949 | $35,352 | $25,597 |
| Year 22 | $66,130 | $38,015 | $28,115 |
| Year 23 | $71,622 | $40,775 | $30,846 |
| Year 24 | $77,443 | $43,641 | $33,802 |
| Year 25 | $83,614 | $46,620 | $36,993 |
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