How Much Can Solar Save in Ogden?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$136
Current Bill/mo
$147
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$45,409
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
$136
Annual Cost
$1,632
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$89,539
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 Ogden
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $136/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,813 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $89,539 | $44,130 |
| 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
$45,409
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,632
$1,566
Year 5
$9,200
$1,532
Year 10
$21,511
$10,238
Year 15
$37,986
$19,920
Year 20
$60,034
$31,012
Year 25
$89,539
$44,130
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,632 | $1,566 | $66 |
| Year 2 | $3,362 | -$3,355 | $6,717 |
| Year 3 | $5,196 | -$1,750 | $6,945 |
| Year 4 | $7,139 | -$121 | $7,260 |
| Year 5 | $9,200 | $1,532 | $7,668 |
| Year 6 | $11,384 | $3,212 | $8,172 |
| Year 7 | $13,699 | $4,920 | $8,779 |
| Year 8 | $16,153 | $6,659 | $9,494 |
| Year 9 | $18,754 | $8,431 | $10,323 |
| Year 10 | $21,511 | $10,238 | $11,273 |
| Year 11 | $24,434 | $12,085 | $12,349 |
| Year 12 | $27,532 | $13,973 | $13,559 |
| Year 13 | $30,816 | $15,906 | $14,910 |
| Year 14 | $34,297 | $17,887 | $16,410 |
| Year 15 | $37,986 | $19,920 | $18,066 |
| Year 16 | $41,898 | $22,009 | $19,889 |
| Year 17 | $46,043 | $24,158 | $21,886 |
| Year 18 | $50,438 | $26,371 | $24,067 |
| Year 19 | $55,096 | $28,655 | $26,442 |
| Year 20 | $60,034 | $31,012 | $29,022 |
| Year 21 | $65,268 | $33,450 | $31,818 |
| Year 22 | $70,816 | $35,974 | $34,842 |
| Year 23 | $76,697 | $38,591 | $38,106 |
| Year 24 | $82,931 | $41,307 | $41,624 |
| Year 25 | $89,539 | $44,130 | $45,409 |
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