How Much Can Solar Save in Omaha?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$106
Current Bill/mo
$126
Est. Lease + Battery
7.1 yrs
Payback Period
$29,786
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
$106
Annual Cost
$1,272
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$69,788
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,795
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,505
With vs Without Solar in Omaha
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $106/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,869 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $69,788 | $40,002 |
| 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
$29,786
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,272
$1,385
Year 2Payback Year
$2,620
-$2,715
Year 5
$7,170
$1,628
Year 10
$16,766
$9,408
Year 15
$29,607
$18,111
Year 20
$46,791
$28,127
Year 25
$69,788
$40,001
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,272 | $1,385 | -$113 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,620 | -$2,715 | $5,336 |
| Year 3 | $4,050 | -$1,290 | $5,340 |
| Year 4 | $5,565 | $157 | $5,407 |
| Year 5 | $7,170 | $1,628 | $5,542 |
| Year 6 | $8,873 | $3,125 | $5,748 |
| Year 7 | $10,677 | $4,649 | $6,028 |
| Year 8 | $12,590 | $6,203 | $6,387 |
| Year 9 | $14,617 | $7,788 | $6,829 |
| Year 10 | $16,766 | $9,408 | $7,358 |
| Year 11 | $19,044 | $11,064 | $7,980 |
| Year 12 | $21,459 | $12,759 | $8,699 |
| Year 13 | $24,018 | $14,497 | $9,521 |
| Year 14 | $26,731 | $16,279 | $10,452 |
| Year 15 | $29,607 | $18,111 | $11,496 |
| Year 16 | $32,655 | $19,994 | $12,661 |
| Year 17 | $35,887 | $21,933 | $13,954 |
| Year 18 | $39,312 | $23,932 | $15,380 |
| Year 19 | $42,943 | $25,995 | $16,947 |
| Year 20 | $46,791 | $28,127 | $18,664 |
| Year 21 | $50,871 | $30,333 | $20,538 |
| Year 22 | $55,195 | $32,617 | $22,578 |
| Year 23 | $59,779 | $34,986 | $24,793 |
| Year 24 | $64,637 | $37,445 | $27,192 |
| Year 25 | $69,788 | $40,001 | $29,786 |
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