How Much Can Solar Save in Pulaski?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$117
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.4 yrs
Payback Period
$37,111
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
$117
Annual Cost
$1,404
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,030
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 Pulaski
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $117/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,582 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,030 | $39,919 |
| 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
$37,111
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,404
$1,374
Year 5
$7,914
$1,570
Year 10
$18,506
$9,299
Year 15
$32,679
$17,968
Year 20
$51,647
$27,985
Year 25
$77,030
$39,919
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,404 | $1,374 | $30 |
| Year 2 | $2,892 | -$2,739 | $5,631 |
| Year 3 | $4,470 | -$1,325 | $5,795 |
| Year 4 | $6,142 | $110 | $6,032 |
| Year 5 | $7,914 | $1,570 | $6,344 |
| Year 6 | $9,793 | $3,056 | $6,738 |
| Year 7 | $11,785 | $4,569 | $7,216 |
| Year 8 | $13,896 | $6,113 | $7,783 |
| Year 9 | $16,134 | $7,688 | $8,445 |
| Year 10 | $18,506 | $9,299 | $9,207 |
| Year 11 | $21,020 | $10,946 | $10,074 |
| Year 12 | $23,685 | $12,634 | $11,052 |
| Year 13 | $26,511 | $14,365 | $12,146 |
| Year 14 | $29,505 | $16,142 | $13,364 |
| Year 15 | $32,679 | $17,968 | $14,711 |
| Year 16 | $36,044 | $19,848 | $16,196 |
| Year 17 | $39,611 | $21,786 | $17,825 |
| Year 18 | $43,392 | $23,785 | $19,607 |
| Year 19 | $47,399 | $25,849 | $21,550 |
| Year 20 | $51,647 | $27,985 | $23,662 |
| Year 21 | $56,150 | $30,197 | $25,953 |
| Year 22 | $60,923 | $32,490 | $28,433 |
| Year 23 | $65,982 | $34,870 | $31,112 |
| Year 24 | $71,345 | $37,344 | $34,001 |
| Year 25 | $77,030 | $39,919 | $37,111 |
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