How Much Can Solar Save in Sidell?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$112
Current Bill/mo
$133
Est. Lease + Battery
7.4 yrs
Payback Period
$32,367
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
$112
Annual Cost
$1,344
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$73,738
Your Solar Investment
6.5 kW System
$18,850
$10,394
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,950
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,506
With vs Without Solar in Sidell
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $112/mo | $114/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-16/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,258 | $6,840 |
| 25-Year Cost | $73,738 | $41,371 |
| 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
$32,367
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,344
$1,534
Year 2Payback Year
$2,769
-$3,423
Year 5
$7,576
$1,337
Year 10
$17,715
$9,734
Year 15
$31,283
$18,941
Year 20
$49,440
$29,317
Year 25
$73,738
$41,371
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,344 | $1,534 | -$190 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,769 | -$3,423 | $6,191 |
| Year 3 | $4,279 | -$1,856 | $6,134 |
| Year 4 | $5,879 | -$270 | $6,149 |
| Year 5 | $7,576 | $1,337 | $6,240 |
| Year 6 | $9,375 | $2,965 | $6,410 |
| Year 7 | $11,281 | $4,617 | $6,664 |
| Year 8 | $13,302 | $6,294 | $7,008 |
| Year 9 | $15,444 | $7,999 | $7,445 |
| Year 10 | $17,715 | $9,734 | $7,981 |
| Year 11 | $20,122 | $11,501 | $8,621 |
| Year 12 | $22,673 | $13,302 | $9,371 |
| Year 13 | $25,378 | $15,141 | $10,237 |
| Year 14 | $28,244 | $17,019 | $11,225 |
| Year 15 | $31,283 | $18,941 | $12,342 |
| Year 16 | $34,504 | $20,908 | $13,595 |
| Year 17 | $37,918 | $22,926 | $14,992 |
| Year 18 | $41,537 | $24,997 | $16,540 |
| Year 19 | $45,373 | $27,126 | $18,247 |
| Year 20 | $49,440 | $29,317 | $20,123 |
| Year 21 | $53,750 | $31,574 | $22,177 |
| Year 22 | $58,319 | $33,902 | $24,417 |
| Year 23 | $63,162 | $36,307 | $26,855 |
| Year 24 | $68,296 | $38,795 | $29,501 |
| Year 25 | $73,738 | $41,371 | $32,367 |
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