How Much Can Solar Save in Sesser?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$116
Current Bill/mo
$132
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$37,406
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
$116
Annual Cost
$1,392
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$76,371
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 Sesser
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $116/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,517 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $76,371 | $38,965 |
| 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
$37,406
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,392
$1,292
Year 5
$7,847
$1,677
Year 10
$18,348
$9,051
Year 15
$32,400
$17,416
Year 20
$51,206
$27,191
Year 25
$76,371
$38,965
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,392 | $1,292 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $2,868 | -$2,400 | $5,267 |
| Year 3 | $4,432 | -$1,065 | $5,497 |
| Year 4 | $6,089 | $293 | $5,796 |
| Year 5 | $7,847 | $1,677 | $6,170 |
| Year 6 | $9,710 | $3,088 | $6,621 |
| Year 7 | $11,684 | $4,529 | $7,155 |
| Year 8 | $13,777 | $6,002 | $7,776 |
| Year 9 | $15,996 | $7,508 | $8,488 |
| Year 10 | $18,348 | $9,051 | $9,297 |
| Year 11 | $20,841 | $10,633 | $10,207 |
| Year 12 | $23,483 | $12,258 | $11,225 |
| Year 13 | $26,284 | $13,927 | $12,357 |
| Year 14 | $29,253 | $15,645 | $13,608 |
| Year 15 | $32,400 | $17,416 | $14,984 |
| Year 16 | $35,736 | $19,242 | $16,494 |
| Year 17 | $39,272 | $21,128 | $18,144 |
| Year 18 | $43,021 | $23,078 | $19,942 |
| Year 19 | $46,994 | $25,098 | $21,896 |
| Year 20 | $51,206 | $27,191 | $24,014 |
| Year 21 | $55,670 | $29,364 | $26,306 |
| Year 22 | $60,402 | $31,621 | $28,781 |
| Year 23 | $65,418 | $33,969 | $31,449 |
| Year 24 | $70,735 | $36,415 | $34,320 |
| Year 25 | $76,371 | $38,965 | $37,406 |
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