How Much Can Solar Save in Sorento?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$107
Current Bill/mo
$129
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$34,595
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
$107
Annual Cost
$1,284
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$70,446
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 Sorento
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $107/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,934 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $70,446 | $35,851 |
| 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
$34,595
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,284
$1,239
Year 5
$7,238
$1,376
Year 10
$16,924
$8,337
Year 15
$29,886
$16,136
Year 20
$47,233
$25,137
Year 25
$70,446
$35,851
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,284 | $1,239 | $45 |
| Year 2 | $2,645 | -$2,509 | $5,154 |
| Year 3 | $4,088 | -$1,234 | $5,322 |
| Year 4 | $5,617 | $60 | $5,557 |
| Year 5 | $7,238 | $1,376 | $5,862 |
| Year 6 | $8,956 | $2,715 | $6,241 |
| Year 7 | $10,778 | $4,079 | $6,699 |
| Year 8 | $12,708 | $5,469 | $7,240 |
| Year 9 | $14,755 | $6,888 | $7,867 |
| Year 10 | $16,924 | $8,337 | $8,587 |
| Year 11 | $19,224 | $9,820 | $9,404 |
| Year 12 | $21,661 | $11,339 | $10,322 |
| Year 13 | $24,245 | $12,895 | $11,349 |
| Year 14 | $26,983 | $14,494 | $12,490 |
| Year 15 | $29,886 | $16,136 | $13,750 |
| Year 16 | $32,964 | $17,826 | $15,137 |
| Year 17 | $36,225 | $19,567 | $16,658 |
| Year 18 | $39,683 | $21,363 | $18,319 |
| Year 19 | $43,348 | $23,218 | $20,129 |
| Year 20 | $47,233 | $25,137 | $22,096 |
| Year 21 | $51,351 | $27,123 | $24,228 |
| Year 22 | $55,716 | $29,182 | $26,534 |
| Year 23 | $60,343 | $31,319 | $29,023 |
| Year 24 | $65,247 | $33,540 | $31,707 |
| Year 25 | $70,446 | $35,851 | $34,595 |
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