How Much Can Solar Save in Sadorus?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$129
Current Bill/mo
$143
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$41,797
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
$129
Annual Cost
$1,548
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,930
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Sadorus
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $129/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$0/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,359 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,930 | $43,133 |
| 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
$41,797
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,548
$1,552
Year 2Payback Year
$3,189
-$3,383
Year 5
$8,726
$1,454
Year 10
$20,404
$10,043
Year 15
$36,031
$19,550
Year 20
$56,944
$30,387
Year 25
$84,930
$43,134
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,548 | $1,552 | -$4 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,189 | -$3,383 | $6,572 |
| Year 3 | $4,928 | -$1,792 | $6,721 |
| Year 4 | $6,772 | -$181 | $6,953 |
| Year 5 | $8,726 | $1,454 | $7,272 |
| Year 6 | $10,798 | $3,114 | $7,684 |
| Year 7 | $12,994 | $4,800 | $8,193 |
| Year 8 | $15,321 | $6,516 | $8,806 |
| Year 9 | $17,789 | $8,263 | $9,526 |
| Year 10 | $20,404 | $10,043 | $10,361 |
| Year 11 | $23,176 | $11,860 | $11,316 |
| Year 12 | $26,115 | $13,716 | $12,399 |
| Year 13 | $29,230 | $15,614 | $13,616 |
| Year 14 | $32,531 | $17,558 | $14,974 |
| Year 15 | $36,031 | $19,550 | $16,481 |
| Year 16 | $39,741 | $21,595 | $18,146 |
| Year 17 | $43,674 | $23,697 | $19,976 |
| Year 18 | $47,842 | $25,860 | $21,982 |
| Year 19 | $52,260 | $28,088 | $24,172 |
| Year 20 | $56,944 | $30,387 | $26,557 |
| Year 21 | $61,909 | $32,761 | $29,148 |
| Year 22 | $67,171 | $35,217 | $31,954 |
| Year 23 | $72,750 | $37,760 | $34,990 |
| Year 24 | $78,663 | $40,396 | $38,266 |
| Year 25 | $84,930 | $43,134 | $41,797 |
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