How Much Can Solar Save in Perry?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$112
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$37,468
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
$112
Annual Cost
$1,344
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,738
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 Perry
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $112/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,258 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,738 | $36,270 |
| 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
$37,468
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,344
$1,307
Year 5
$7,576
$1,193
Year 10
$17,715
$8,418
Year 15
$31,283
$16,415
Year 20
$49,440
$25,535
Year 25
$73,738
$36,270
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,344 | $1,307 | $37 |
| Year 2 | $2,769 | -$2,877 | $5,645 |
| Year 3 | $4,279 | -$1,538 | $5,817 |
| Year 4 | $5,879 | -$182 | $6,062 |
| Year 5 | $7,576 | $1,193 | $6,383 |
| Year 6 | $9,375 | $2,589 | $6,786 |
| Year 7 | $11,281 | $4,008 | $7,274 |
| Year 8 | $13,302 | $5,451 | $7,851 |
| Year 9 | $15,444 | $6,920 | $8,524 |
| Year 10 | $17,715 | $8,418 | $9,297 |
| Year 11 | $20,122 | $9,946 | $10,176 |
| Year 12 | $22,673 | $11,507 | $11,166 |
| Year 13 | $25,378 | $13,104 | $12,274 |
| Year 14 | $28,244 | $14,739 | $13,505 |
| Year 15 | $31,283 | $16,415 | $14,868 |
| Year 16 | $34,504 | $18,136 | $16,368 |
| Year 17 | $37,918 | $19,904 | $18,014 |
| Year 18 | $41,537 | $21,724 | $19,813 |
| Year 19 | $45,373 | $23,600 | $21,774 |
| Year 20 | $49,440 | $25,535 | $23,905 |
| Year 21 | $53,750 | $27,533 | $26,217 |
| Year 22 | $58,319 | $29,601 | $28,718 |
| Year 23 | $63,162 | $31,743 | $31,420 |
| Year 24 | $68,296 | $33,964 | $34,332 |
| Year 25 | $73,738 | $36,270 | $37,468 |
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