How Much Can Solar Save in Savoy?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$166
Current Bill/mo
$159
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$52,330
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
$166
Annual Cost
$1,992
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$109,290
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$11,993
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,507
With vs Without Solar in Savoy
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $166/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,757 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $109,290 | $56,960 |
| 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
$52,330
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,992
$1,917
Year 5
$11,229
$2,389
Year 10
$26,256
$13,266
Year 15
$46,366
$25,548
Year 20
$73,277
$39,834
Year 25
$109,290
$56,960
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,992 | $1,917 | $75 |
| Year 2 | $4,104 | -$3,645 | $7,748 |
| Year 3 | $6,342 | -$1,668 | $8,010 |
| Year 4 | $8,714 | $342 | $8,372 |
| Year 5 | $11,229 | $2,389 | $8,840 |
| Year 6 | $13,895 | $4,474 | $9,421 |
| Year 7 | $16,721 | $6,601 | $10,119 |
| Year 8 | $19,716 | $8,773 | $10,943 |
| Year 9 | $22,891 | $10,993 | $11,897 |
| Year 10 | $26,256 | $13,266 | $12,991 |
| Year 11 | $29,824 | $15,593 | $14,230 |
| Year 12 | $33,605 | $17,981 | $15,624 |
| Year 13 | $37,613 | $20,433 | $17,181 |
| Year 14 | $41,862 | $22,953 | $18,909 |
| Year 15 | $46,366 | $25,548 | $20,818 |
| Year 16 | $51,140 | $28,222 | $22,917 |
| Year 17 | $56,200 | $30,982 | $25,219 |
| Year 18 | $61,564 | $33,832 | $27,732 |
| Year 19 | $67,250 | $36,781 | $30,469 |
| Year 20 | $73,277 | $39,834 | $33,443 |
| Year 21 | $79,666 | $43,000 | $36,665 |
| Year 22 | $86,437 | $46,287 | $40,151 |
| Year 23 | $93,616 | $49,703 | $43,913 |
| Year 24 | $101,225 | $53,257 | $47,968 |
| Year 25 | $109,290 | $56,960 | $52,330 |
Start Saving in Savoy
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.