How Much Can Solar Save in Pesotum?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$136
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$42,406
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 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Pesotum
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $136/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,813 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $89,539 | $47,133 |
| 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
$42,406
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,632
$1,561
Year 5
$9,200
$2,069
Year 10
$21,511
$10,982
Year 15
$37,986
$21,095
Year 20
$60,034
$32,910
Year 25
$89,539
$47,133
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,632 | $1,561 | $71 |
| Year 2 | $3,362 | -$2,858 | $6,220 |
| Year 3 | $5,196 | -$1,245 | $6,441 |
| Year 4 | $7,139 | $396 | $6,743 |
| Year 5 | $9,200 | $2,069 | $7,131 |
| Year 6 | $11,384 | $3,774 | $7,609 |
| Year 7 | $13,699 | $5,516 | $8,183 |
| Year 8 | $16,153 | $7,296 | $8,857 |
| Year 9 | $18,754 | $9,117 | $9,637 |
| Year 10 | $21,511 | $10,982 | $10,529 |
| Year 11 | $24,434 | $12,895 | $11,539 |
| Year 12 | $27,532 | $14,859 | $12,673 |
| Year 13 | $30,816 | $16,878 | $13,938 |
| Year 14 | $34,297 | $18,955 | $15,342 |
| Year 15 | $37,986 | $21,095 | $16,891 |
| Year 16 | $41,898 | $23,303 | $18,595 |
| Year 17 | $46,043 | $25,583 | $20,461 |
| Year 18 | $50,438 | $27,940 | $22,498 |
| Year 19 | $55,096 | $30,381 | $24,716 |
| Year 20 | $60,034 | $32,910 | $27,124 |
| Year 21 | $65,268 | $35,536 | $29,733 |
| Year 22 | $70,816 | $38,263 | $32,553 |
| Year 23 | $76,697 | $41,100 | $35,598 |
| Year 24 | $82,931 | $44,054 | $38,877 |
| Year 25 | $89,539 | $47,133 | $42,406 |
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