How Much Can Solar Save in Palestine?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$132
Est. Lease + Battery
12.2 yrs
Payback Period
$10,011
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
Your Solar Investment
11 kW System
$31,900
$19,110
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$3,300
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,490
With vs Without Solar in Palestine
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $193/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-97/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $11,580 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $64,385 |
| 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
$10,011
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,356
$2,526
Year 2Payback Year
$2,793
-$4,420
Year 5
$7,644
$3,340
Year 10
$17,873
$16,802
Year 15
$31,562
$31,176
Year 20
$49,881
$46,853
Year 25
$74,396
$64,385
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,356 | $2,526 | -$1,170 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,793 | -$4,420 | $7,213 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$1,855 | $6,172 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | $731 | $5,201 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $3,340 | $4,304 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $5,974 | $3,484 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $8,635 | $2,747 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $11,326 | $2,095 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $14,047 | $1,535 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $16,802 | $1,071 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $19,593 | $708 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $22,423 | $452 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $25,295 | $309 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $28,211 | $285 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $31,176 | $386 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $34,192 | $620 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $37,264 | $993 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $40,395 | $1,513 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $43,590 | $2,189 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $46,853 | $3,028 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $50,190 | $4,040 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $53,606 | $5,234 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $57,106 | $6,620 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $60,697 | $8,209 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $64,385 | $10,011 |
Start Saving in Palestine
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.