How Much Can Solar Save in Roodhouse?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$111
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
6.9 yrs
Payback Period
$34,318
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
$111
Annual Cost
$1,332
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,080
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 Roodhouse
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $111/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,193 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,080 | $38,762 |
| 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
$34,318
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,332
$1,420
Year 2Payback Year
$2,744
-$3,150
Year 5
$7,509
$1,263
Year 10
$17,557
$9,069
Year 15
$31,004
$17,662
Year 20
$48,998
$27,393
Year 25
$73,080
$38,761
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,332 | $1,420 | -$88 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,744 | -$3,150 | $5,894 |
| Year 3 | $4,241 | -$1,698 | $5,938 |
| Year 4 | $5,827 | -$227 | $6,054 |
| Year 5 | $7,509 | $1,263 | $6,245 |
| Year 6 | $9,291 | $2,775 | $6,516 |
| Year 7 | $11,181 | $4,309 | $6,871 |
| Year 8 | $13,183 | $5,868 | $7,315 |
| Year 9 | $15,306 | $7,454 | $7,852 |
| Year 10 | $17,557 | $9,069 | $8,487 |
| Year 11 | $19,942 | $10,715 | $9,227 |
| Year 12 | $22,471 | $12,395 | $10,076 |
| Year 13 | $25,151 | $14,111 | $11,040 |
| Year 14 | $27,992 | $15,865 | $12,127 |
| Year 15 | $31,004 | $17,662 | $13,342 |
| Year 16 | $34,196 | $19,503 | $14,692 |
| Year 17 | $37,580 | $21,394 | $16,186 |
| Year 18 | $41,166 | $23,336 | $17,830 |
| Year 19 | $44,968 | $25,334 | $19,634 |
| Year 20 | $48,998 | $27,393 | $21,605 |
| Year 21 | $53,270 | $29,517 | $23,754 |
| Year 22 | $57,799 | $31,710 | $26,089 |
| Year 23 | $62,598 | $33,978 | $28,620 |
| Year 24 | $67,686 | $36,326 | $31,360 |
| Year 25 | $73,080 | $38,761 | $34,318 |
Start Saving in Roodhouse
Get a free, personalized solar analysis based on your actual Ameren Illinois bill and roof. Lease or own — we'll find the best option.
✓ $0 down lease available — save from day 1 with no upfront cost
Ameren Illinois rates projected to rise again next year. Lock in savings now.