How Much Can Solar Save in Shiloh?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$167
Current Bill/mo
$162
Est. Lease + Battery
7.5 yrs
Payback Period
$46,203
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
$167
Annual Cost
$2,004
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$109,948
Your Solar Investment
9.5 kW System
$27,550
$15,191
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,850
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,509
With vs Without Solar in Shiloh
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $167/mo | $167/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-25/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,822 | $10,020 |
| 25-Year Cost | $109,948 | $63,745 |
| 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
$46,203
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$2,004
$2,303
Year 2Payback Year
$4,128
-$4,876
Year 5
$11,297
$2,298
Year 10
$26,414
$15,028
Year 15
$46,645
$29,090
Year 20
$73,718
$45,060
Year 25
$109,948
$63,746
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,004 | $2,303 | -$299 |
| Year 2Payback | $4,128 | -$4,876 | $9,005 |
| Year 3 | $6,380 | -$2,517 | $8,897 |
| Year 4 | $8,767 | -$127 | $8,893 |
| Year 5 | $11,297 | $2,298 | $8,999 |
| Year 6 | $13,979 | $4,759 | $9,220 |
| Year 7 | $16,821 | $7,260 | $9,562 |
| Year 8 | $19,835 | $9,802 | $10,032 |
| Year 9 | $23,029 | $12,391 | $10,638 |
| Year 10 | $26,414 | $15,028 | $11,386 |
| Year 11 | $30,003 | $17,719 | $12,285 |
| Year 12 | $33,807 | $20,465 | $13,342 |
| Year 13 | $37,840 | $23,273 | $14,566 |
| Year 14 | $42,114 | $26,147 | $15,967 |
| Year 15 | $46,645 | $29,090 | $17,555 |
| Year 16 | $51,448 | $32,110 | $19,338 |
| Year 17 | $56,539 | $35,210 | $21,328 |
| Year 18 | $61,935 | $38,398 | $23,537 |
| Year 19 | $67,655 | $41,679 | $25,976 |
| Year 20 | $73,718 | $45,060 | $28,658 |
| Year 21 | $80,145 | $48,549 | $31,596 |
| Year 22 | $86,958 | $52,153 | $34,805 |
| Year 23 | $94,180 | $55,882 | $38,298 |
| Year 24 | $101,834 | $59,743 | $42,092 |
| Year 25 | $109,948 | $63,746 | $46,203 |
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