How Much Can Solar Save in Shelbyville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$121
Current Bill/mo
$138
Est. Lease + Battery
6 yrs
Payback Period
$41,135
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
$121
Annual Cost
$1,452
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$79,663
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 Shelbyville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $121/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,841 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $79,663 | $38,528 |
| 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
$41,135
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,452
$1,343
Year 5
$8,185
$1,400
Year 10
$19,139
$8,916
Year 15
$33,797
$17,319
Year 20
$53,413
$27,005
Year 25
$79,663
$38,528
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,452 | $1,343 | $109 |
| Year 2 | $2,991 | -$2,802 | $5,793 |
| Year 3 | $4,623 | -$1,423 | $6,045 |
| Year 4 | $6,352 | -$22 | $6,374 |
| Year 5 | $8,185 | $1,400 | $6,785 |
| Year 6 | $10,128 | $2,847 | $7,281 |
| Year 7 | $12,188 | $4,320 | $7,868 |
| Year 8 | $14,371 | $5,821 | $8,550 |
| Year 9 | $16,685 | $7,352 | $9,334 |
| Year 10 | $19,139 | $8,916 | $10,223 |
| Year 11 | $21,739 | $10,515 | $11,224 |
| Year 12 | $24,495 | $12,152 | $12,344 |
| Year 13 | $27,417 | $13,829 | $13,588 |
| Year 14 | $30,514 | $15,551 | $14,963 |
| Year 15 | $33,797 | $17,319 | $16,477 |
| Year 16 | $37,277 | $19,139 | $18,138 |
| Year 17 | $40,965 | $21,013 | $19,952 |
| Year 18 | $44,875 | $22,946 | $21,929 |
| Year 19 | $49,020 | $24,942 | $24,078 |
| Year 20 | $53,413 | $27,005 | $26,407 |
| Year 21 | $58,069 | $29,142 | $28,928 |
| Year 22 | $63,006 | $31,356 | $31,649 |
| Year 23 | $68,238 | $33,655 | $34,583 |
| Year 24 | $73,784 | $36,043 | $37,741 |
| Year 25 | $79,663 | $38,528 | $41,135 |
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