How Much Can Solar Save in Sauget?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$109
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$34,354
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
$109
Annual Cost
$1,308
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$71,763
Your Solar Investment
5 kW System
$14,500
$7,995
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,005
With vs Without Solar in Sauget
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $109/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,063 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $71,763 | $37,409 |
| 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
$34,354
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,308
$1,268
Year 5
$7,373
$1,538
Year 10
$17,240
$8,714
Year 15
$30,445
$16,800
Year 20
$48,116
$26,184
Year 25
$71,763
$37,409
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,308 | $1,268 | $40 |
| Year 2 | $2,694 | -$2,450 | $5,144 |
| Year 3 | $4,164 | -$1,143 | $5,307 |
| Year 4 | $5,722 | $186 | $5,536 |
| Year 5 | $7,373 | $1,538 | $5,835 |
| Year 6 | $9,124 | $2,915 | $6,209 |
| Year 7 | $10,979 | $4,319 | $6,660 |
| Year 8 | $12,946 | $5,752 | $7,194 |
| Year 9 | $15,031 | $7,216 | $7,814 |
| Year 10 | $17,240 | $8,714 | $8,526 |
| Year 11 | $19,583 | $10,248 | $9,335 |
| Year 12 | $22,066 | $11,821 | $10,245 |
| Year 13 | $24,698 | $13,435 | $11,263 |
| Year 14 | $27,488 | $15,094 | $12,394 |
| Year 15 | $30,445 | $16,800 | $13,645 |
| Year 16 | $33,580 | $18,558 | $15,021 |
| Year 17 | $36,902 | $20,372 | $16,531 |
| Year 18 | $40,425 | $22,244 | $18,181 |
| Year 19 | $44,158 | $24,180 | $19,978 |
| Year 20 | $48,116 | $26,184 | $21,932 |
| Year 21 | $52,310 | $28,261 | $24,050 |
| Year 22 | $56,757 | $30,416 | $26,341 |
| Year 23 | $61,471 | $32,655 | $28,816 |
| Year 24 | $66,467 | $34,984 | $31,483 |
| Year 25 | $71,763 | $37,409 | $34,354 |
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