How Much Can Solar Save in Robinson?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$39,728
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
5.5 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 Robinson
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $39,277 |
| 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
$39,728
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,440
$1,358
Year 5
$8,117
$1,487
Year 10
$18,980
$9,113
Year 15
$33,517
$17,658
Year 20
$52,971
$27,524
Year 25
$79,005
$39,277
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,440 | $1,358 | $82 |
| Year 2 | $2,966 | -$2,770 | $5,737 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$1,373 | $5,958 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | $45 | $6,255 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $1,487 | $6,631 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $2,953 | $7,091 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $4,447 | $7,640 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $5,970 | $8,282 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $7,524 | $9,023 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $9,113 | $9,868 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $10,737 | $10,822 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $12,401 | $11,892 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $14,107 | $13,084 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $15,858 | $14,404 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $17,658 | $15,860 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $19,510 | $17,459 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $21,418 | $19,209 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $23,387 | $21,117 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $25,420 | $23,194 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $27,524 | $25,448 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $29,702 | $27,888 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $31,960 | $30,525 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $34,304 | $33,370 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $36,741 | $36,434 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $39,277 | $39,728 |
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