How Much Can Solar Save in Pittsburg?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$38,138
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
$120
Annual Cost
$1,440
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,005
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 Pittsburg
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$10/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $40,867 |
| 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
$38,138
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,440
$1,326
Year 5
$8,117
$1,868
Year 10
$18,980
$9,499
Year 15
$33,517
$18,212
Year 20
$52,971
$28,457
Year 25
$79,005
$40,867
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,440 | $1,326 | $114 |
| Year 2 | $2,966 | -$2,331 | $5,297 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$958 | $5,542 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | $441 | $5,859 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $1,868 | $6,250 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $3,324 | $6,720 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $4,813 | $7,274 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $6,337 | $7,915 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $7,898 | $8,649 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $9,499 | $9,481 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $11,143 | $10,416 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $12,832 | $11,460 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $14,571 | $12,619 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $16,363 | $13,898 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $18,212 | $15,306 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $20,121 | $16,847 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $22,095 | $18,531 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $24,140 | $20,365 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $26,258 | $22,356 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $28,457 | $24,514 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $30,742 | $26,847 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $33,119 | $29,366 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $35,594 | $32,080 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $38,174 | $35,001 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $40,867 | $38,138 |
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