How Much Can Solar Save in Secor?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$120
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
6.8 yrs
Payback Period
$35,263
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
$120
Annual Cost
$1,440
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,005
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 Secor
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $120/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,776 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,005 | $43,742 |
| 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
$35,263
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,440
$1,509
Year 2Payback Year
$2,966
-$2,965
Year 5
$8,117
$1,769
Year 10
$18,980
$10,254
Year 15
$33,517
$19,761
Year 20
$52,971
$30,721
Year 25
$79,005
$43,742
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,440 | $1,509 | -$69 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,966 | -$2,965 | $5,932 |
| Year 3 | $4,584 | -$1,412 | $5,997 |
| Year 4 | $6,299 | $165 | $6,135 |
| Year 5 | $8,117 | $1,769 | $6,349 |
| Year 6 | $10,044 | $3,400 | $6,644 |
| Year 7 | $12,087 | $5,062 | $7,025 |
| Year 8 | $14,252 | $6,757 | $7,495 |
| Year 9 | $16,547 | $8,487 | $8,060 |
| Year 10 | $18,980 | $10,254 | $8,726 |
| Year 11 | $21,559 | $12,062 | $9,497 |
| Year 12 | $24,293 | $13,914 | $10,379 |
| Year 13 | $27,190 | $15,811 | $11,379 |
| Year 14 | $30,262 | $17,759 | $12,502 |
| Year 15 | $33,517 | $19,761 | $13,756 |
| Year 16 | $36,968 | $21,820 | $15,148 |
| Year 17 | $40,627 | $23,941 | $16,685 |
| Year 18 | $44,504 | $26,128 | $18,376 |
| Year 19 | $48,614 | $28,387 | $20,228 |
| Year 20 | $52,971 | $30,721 | $22,250 |
| Year 21 | $57,590 | $33,137 | $24,452 |
| Year 22 | $62,485 | $35,641 | $26,844 |
| Year 23 | $67,674 | $38,238 | $29,436 |
| Year 24 | $73,174 | $40,936 | $32,238 |
| Year 25 | $79,005 | $43,742 | $35,263 |
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