How Much Can Solar Save in Morton?

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

$156

Current Bill/mo

$154

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$53,218

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

$156

Annual Cost

$1,872

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$102,706

Your Solar Investment

7 kW System

$19,250

$8,618

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,532

With vs Without Solar in Morton

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$156/mo	$116/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$14/mo
5-Year Cost	$10,109	$6,960
25-Year Cost	$102,706	$49,488
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

$53,218

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,872

$1,702

Year 5

$10,553

$272

Year 10

$24,674

$9,991

Year 15

$43,573

$21,023

Year 20

$68,863

$33,928

Year 25

$102,706

$49,488

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,872	$1,702	$170
Year 2	$3,856	-$5,100	$8,957
Year 3	$5,960	-$3,342	$9,301
Year 4	$8,189	-$1,552	$9,741
Year 5	$10,553	$272	$10,281
Year 6	$13,058	$2,131	$10,926
Year 7	$15,713	$4,030	$11,683
Year 8	$18,528	$5,971	$12,557
Year 9	$21,512	$7,957	$13,555
Year 10	$24,674	$9,991	$14,684
Year 11	$28,027	$12,077	$15,950
Year 12	$31,581	$14,219	$17,361
Year 13	$35,347	$16,421	$18,926
Year 14	$39,340	$18,688	$20,652
Year 15	$43,573	$21,023	$22,549
Year 16	$48,059	$23,433	$24,626
Year 17	$52,815	$25,923	$26,892
Year 18	$57,855	$28,497	$29,358
Year 19	$63,199	$31,164	$32,035
Year 20	$68,863	$33,928	$34,934
Year 21	$74,866	$36,798	$38,068
Year 22	$81,230	$39,780	$41,450
Year 23	$87,976	$42,884	$45,092
Year 24	$95,127	$46,117	$49,010
Year 25	$102,706	$49,488	$53,218

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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