How Much Can Solar Save in Saunemin?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$117
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$38,533
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
$117
Annual Cost
$1,404
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,030
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 Saunemin
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $117/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$5/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,582 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,030 | $38,497 |
| 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
$38,533
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,404
$1,346
Year 5
$7,914
$1,415
Year 10
$18,506
$8,940
Year 15
$32,679
$17,344
Year 20
$51,647
$27,015
Year 25
$77,030
$38,497
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,404 | $1,346 | $58 |
| Year 2 | $2,892 | -$2,796 | $5,688 |
| Year 3 | $4,470 | -$1,414 | $5,883 |
| Year 4 | $6,142 | -$11 | $6,153 |
| Year 5 | $7,914 | $1,415 | $6,500 |
| Year 6 | $9,793 | $2,864 | $6,930 |
| Year 7 | $11,785 | $4,339 | $7,446 |
| Year 8 | $13,896 | $5,842 | $8,054 |
| Year 9 | $16,134 | $7,375 | $8,759 |
| Year 10 | $18,506 | $8,940 | $9,566 |
| Year 11 | $21,020 | $10,540 | $10,480 |
| Year 12 | $23,685 | $12,177 | $11,508 |
| Year 13 | $26,511 | $13,855 | $12,655 |
| Year 14 | $29,505 | $15,577 | $13,929 |
| Year 15 | $32,679 | $17,344 | $15,335 |
| Year 16 | $36,044 | $19,162 | $16,882 |
| Year 17 | $39,611 | $21,034 | $18,576 |
| Year 18 | $43,392 | $22,964 | $20,427 |
| Year 19 | $47,399 | $24,956 | $22,443 |
| Year 20 | $51,647 | $27,015 | $24,632 |
| Year 21 | $56,150 | $29,146 | $27,004 |
| Year 22 | $60,923 | $31,354 | $29,569 |
| Year 23 | $65,982 | $33,644 | $32,338 |
| Year 24 | $71,345 | $36,023 | $35,322 |
| Year 25 | $77,030 | $38,497 | $38,533 |
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