How Much Can Solar Save in Quincy?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$133
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$44,368
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
$133
Annual Cost
$1,596
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$87,564
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 Quincy
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $133/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,618 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $87,564 | $43,196 |
| 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
$44,368
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,596
$1,487
Year 5
$8,997
$1,651
Year 10
$21,037
$10,013
Year 15
$37,148
$19,396
Year 20
$58,710
$30,247
Year 25
$87,564
$43,196
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,596 | $1,487 | $109 |
| Year 2 | $3,288 | -$3,011 | $6,299 |
| Year 3 | $5,081 | -$1,482 | $6,563 |
| Year 4 | $6,982 | $72 | $6,910 |
| Year 5 | $8,997 | $1,651 | $7,346 |
| Year 6 | $11,133 | $3,258 | $7,874 |
| Year 7 | $13,397 | $4,896 | $8,501 |
| Year 8 | $15,796 | $6,565 | $9,231 |
| Year 9 | $18,340 | $8,270 | $10,070 |
| Year 10 | $21,037 | $10,013 | $11,024 |
| Year 11 | $23,895 | $11,795 | $12,099 |
| Year 12 | $26,924 | $13,622 | $13,303 |
| Year 13 | $30,136 | $15,495 | $14,641 |
| Year 14 | $33,540 | $17,418 | $16,122 |
| Year 15 | $37,148 | $19,396 | $17,753 |
| Year 16 | $40,973 | $21,432 | $19,542 |
| Year 17 | $45,028 | $23,530 | $21,498 |
| Year 18 | $49,325 | $25,695 | $23,630 |
| Year 19 | $53,881 | $27,933 | $25,948 |
| Year 20 | $58,710 | $30,247 | $28,462 |
| Year 21 | $63,828 | $32,645 | $31,183 |
| Year 22 | $69,254 | $35,132 | $34,122 |
| Year 23 | $75,005 | $37,715 | $37,290 |
| Year 24 | $81,102 | $40,400 | $40,701 |
| Year 25 | $87,564 | $43,196 | $44,368 |
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