How Much Can Solar Save in New Canton?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$109
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
7 yrs
Payback Period
$33,437
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
$109
Annual Cost
$1,308
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$71,763
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in New Canton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $109/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,063 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $71,763 | $38,326 |
| 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
$33,437
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,308
$1,413
Year 2Payback Year
$2,694
-$3,164
Year 5
$7,373
$1,224
Year 10
$17,240
$8,976
Year 15
$30,445
$17,490
Year 20
$48,116
$27,112
Year 25
$71,763
$38,326
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,308 | $1,413 | -$105 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,694 | -$3,164 | $5,858 |
| Year 3 | $4,164 | -$1,719 | $5,883 |
| Year 4 | $5,722 | -$257 | $5,979 |
| Year 5 | $7,373 | $1,224 | $6,149 |
| Year 6 | $9,124 | $2,726 | $6,397 |
| Year 7 | $10,979 | $4,251 | $6,728 |
| Year 8 | $12,946 | $5,799 | $7,147 |
| Year 9 | $15,031 | $7,373 | $7,657 |
| Year 10 | $17,240 | $8,976 | $8,265 |
| Year 11 | $19,583 | $10,608 | $8,975 |
| Year 12 | $22,066 | $12,273 | $9,793 |
| Year 13 | $24,698 | $13,973 | $10,724 |
| Year 14 | $27,488 | $15,711 | $11,776 |
| Year 15 | $30,445 | $17,490 | $12,955 |
| Year 16 | $33,580 | $19,313 | $14,267 |
| Year 17 | $36,902 | $21,183 | $15,720 |
| Year 18 | $40,425 | $23,103 | $17,322 |
| Year 19 | $44,158 | $25,078 | $19,080 |
| Year 20 | $48,116 | $27,112 | $21,004 |
| Year 21 | $52,310 | $29,209 | $23,102 |
| Year 22 | $56,757 | $31,373 | $25,384 |
| Year 23 | $61,471 | $33,611 | $27,860 |
| Year 24 | $66,467 | $35,926 | $30,540 |
| Year 25 | $71,763 | $38,326 | $33,437 |
Start Saving in New Canton
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual Ameren Illinois bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
Ameren Illinois rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.