How Much Can Solar Save in Rushville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$38,075
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
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
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 Rushville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $38,296 |
| 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
$38,075
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,392
$1,343
Year 5
$7,847
$1,397
Year 10
$18,348
$8,897
Year 15
$32,400
$17,266
Year 20
$51,206
$26,886
Year 25
$76,371
$38,296
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,392 | $1,343 | $49 |
| Year 2 | $2,868 | -$2,802 | $5,670 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,423 | $5,855 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | -$24 | $6,114 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,397 | $6,450 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $2,842 | $6,868 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,312 | $7,372 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $5,810 | $7,967 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,338 | $8,658 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $8,897 | $9,451 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,491 | $10,350 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,122 | $11,361 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $13,793 | $12,491 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $15,506 | $13,747 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $17,266 | $15,134 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $19,075 | $16,661 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $20,938 | $18,335 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $22,857 | $20,163 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $24,839 | $22,155 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $26,886 | $24,320 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $29,004 | $26,666 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $31,198 | $29,204 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $33,475 | $31,944 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $35,838 | $34,897 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $38,296 | $38,075 |
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