How Much Can Solar Save in Saybrook?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.6 yrs
Payback Period
$37,805
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
$119
Annual Cost
$1,428
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$78,347
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Saybrook
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-2/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $40,542 |
| 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
$37,805
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,428
$1,447
Year 2Payback Year
$2,942
-$3,093
Year 5
$8,050
$1,423
Year 10
$18,822
$9,455
Year 15
$33,238
$18,366
Year 20
$52,530
$28,546
Year 25
$78,347
$40,542
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,428 | $1,447 | -$19 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,942 | -$3,093 | $6,034 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$1,609 | $6,155 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | -$104 | $6,351 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $1,423 | $6,627 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $2,973 | $6,988 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $4,550 | $7,437 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $6,154 | $7,980 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $7,788 | $8,621 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $9,455 | $9,367 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $11,156 | $10,223 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $12,895 | $11,195 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $14,674 | $12,290 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $16,497 | $13,513 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $18,366 | $14,872 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $20,286 | $16,375 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $22,259 | $18,029 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $24,291 | $19,843 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $26,385 | $21,825 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $28,546 | $23,984 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $30,778 | $26,331 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $33,089 | $28,876 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $35,482 | $31,628 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $37,964 | $34,601 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $40,542 | $37,805 |
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