How Much Can Solar Save in New Athens?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$126
Current Bill/mo
$140
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$38,551
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
$126
Annual Cost
$1,512
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$82,955
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 New Athens
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $126/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,165 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $82,955 | $44,404 |
| 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
$38,551
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,512
$1,580
Year 2Payback Year
$3,115
-$3,326
Year 5
$8,523
$1,607
Year 10
$19,929
$10,388
Year 15
$35,193
$20,137
Year 20
$55,620
$31,277
Year 25
$82,955
$44,404
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,512 | $1,580 | -$68 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,115 | -$3,326 | $6,441 |
| Year 3 | $4,814 | -$1,705 | $6,519 |
| Year 4 | $6,614 | -$62 | $6,676 |
| Year 5 | $8,523 | $1,607 | $6,917 |
| Year 6 | $10,547 | $3,301 | $7,245 |
| Year 7 | $12,691 | $5,024 | $7,667 |
| Year 8 | $14,965 | $6,778 | $8,187 |
| Year 9 | $17,375 | $8,565 | $8,810 |
| Year 10 | $19,929 | $10,388 | $9,542 |
| Year 11 | $22,637 | $12,249 | $10,389 |
| Year 12 | $25,507 | $14,151 | $11,357 |
| Year 13 | $28,550 | $16,097 | $12,453 |
| Year 14 | $31,775 | $18,091 | $13,683 |
| Year 15 | $35,193 | $20,137 | $15,056 |
| Year 16 | $38,817 | $22,237 | $16,579 |
| Year 17 | $42,658 | $24,397 | $18,261 |
| Year 18 | $46,729 | $26,621 | $20,109 |
| Year 19 | $51,045 | $28,912 | $22,133 |
| Year 20 | $55,620 | $31,277 | $24,343 |
| Year 21 | $60,469 | $33,721 | $26,748 |
| Year 22 | $65,609 | $36,249 | $29,360 |
| Year 23 | $71,058 | $38,868 | $32,190 |
| Year 24 | $76,833 | $41,584 | $35,249 |
| Year 25 | $82,955 | $44,404 | $38,551 |
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