How Much Can Solar Save in Paris?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$115
Current Bill/mo
$130
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$35,833
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
$115
Annual Cost
$1,380
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$75,713
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,995
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,005
With vs Without Solar in Paris
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $115/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,452 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $75,713 | $39,880 |
| 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
$35,833
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,380
$1,311
Year 5
$7,779
$1,782
Year 10
$18,189
$9,290
Year 15
$32,121
$17,827
Year 20
$50,764
$27,823
Year 25
$75,713
$39,880
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,380 | $1,311 | $69 |
| Year 2 | $2,843 | -$2,361 | $5,204 |
| Year 3 | $4,393 | -$1,006 | $5,399 |
| Year 4 | $6,037 | $375 | $5,662 |
| Year 5 | $7,779 | $1,782 | $5,997 |
| Year 6 | $9,626 | $3,217 | $6,409 |
| Year 7 | $11,583 | $4,684 | $6,900 |
| Year 8 | $13,659 | $6,183 | $7,476 |
| Year 9 | $15,858 | $7,717 | $8,141 |
| Year 10 | $18,189 | $9,290 | $8,899 |
| Year 11 | $20,661 | $10,903 | $9,757 |
| Year 12 | $23,281 | $12,561 | $10,720 |
| Year 13 | $26,057 | $14,265 | $11,793 |
| Year 14 | $29,001 | $16,019 | $12,982 |
| Year 15 | $32,121 | $17,827 | $14,294 |
| Year 16 | $35,428 | $19,693 | $15,735 |
| Year 17 | $38,934 | $21,621 | $17,313 |
| Year 18 | $42,650 | $23,616 | $19,034 |
| Year 19 | $46,589 | $25,681 | $20,907 |
| Year 20 | $50,764 | $27,823 | $22,941 |
| Year 21 | $55,190 | $30,047 | $25,143 |
| Year 22 | $59,881 | $32,358 | $27,523 |
| Year 23 | $64,854 | $34,763 | $30,091 |
| Year 24 | $70,125 | $37,268 | $32,858 |
| Year 25 | $75,713 | $39,880 | $35,833 |
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