How Much Can Solar Save in New Baden?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$142
Current Bill/mo
$149
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$47,685
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
$142
Annual Cost
$1,704
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$93,489
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 Baden
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $142/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,202 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $93,489 | $45,804 |
| 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
$47,685
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,704
$1,593
Year 5
$9,606
$1,689
Year 10
$22,460
$10,613
Year 15
$39,662
$20,597
Year 20
$62,683
$32,108
Year 25
$93,489
$45,804
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,704 | $1,593 | $111 |
| Year 2 | $3,510 | -$3,299 | $6,809 |
| Year 3 | $5,425 | -$1,662 | $7,087 |
| Year 4 | $7,454 | $0 | $7,454 |
| Year 5 | $9,606 | $1,689 | $7,917 |
| Year 6 | $11,886 | $3,406 | $8,480 |
| Year 7 | $14,303 | $5,155 | $9,148 |
| Year 8 | $16,865 | $6,937 | $9,928 |
| Year 9 | $19,581 | $8,756 | $10,826 |
| Year 10 | $22,460 | $10,613 | $11,847 |
| Year 11 | $25,512 | $12,512 | $12,999 |
| Year 12 | $28,746 | $14,457 | $14,290 |
| Year 13 | $32,175 | $16,450 | $15,725 |
| Year 14 | $35,810 | $18,495 | $17,315 |
| Year 15 | $39,662 | $20,597 | $19,066 |
| Year 16 | $43,746 | $22,759 | $20,987 |
| Year 17 | $48,075 | $24,986 | $23,089 |
| Year 18 | $52,663 | $27,283 | $25,380 |
| Year 19 | $57,527 | $29,655 | $27,872 |
| Year 20 | $62,683 | $32,108 | $30,575 |
| Year 21 | $68,148 | $34,647 | $33,501 |
| Year 22 | $73,940 | $37,279 | $36,662 |
| Year 23 | $80,081 | $40,011 | $40,070 |
| Year 24 | $86,590 | $42,850 | $43,740 |
| Year 25 | $93,489 | $45,804 | $47,685 |
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