How Much Can Solar Save in New Athens?

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

$126
Current Bill/mo
$115
Est. Lease + Battery
24+ yrs
Years of Pure Profit
$41,142
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

What Solar Savings Look Like in New Athens

The prevalence of single-family homes (77.7%) and high homeownership (83%) in New Athens offers favorable conditions for solar installations. The community's established nature, with many homes built mid-century, indicates potential for rooftop upgrades. Low remote work suggests traditional commute patterns.

Your Solar Investment

6.5 kW System

$17,875

$8,803

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,122

With vs Without Solar in New Athens

MetricWithout SolarWith Solar
Monthly Cost$126/mo$108/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow-$0 (all to utility)+$1/mo
5-Year Cost$8,165$6,480
25-Year Cost$82,955$41,813
Rate ControlNone — utility sets ratesAs low as $0.10/kWh, fixed for 15 years
Home Value ImpactNone+$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt)

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