How Much Can Solar Save in South Jacksonville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$132
Current Bill/mo
$144
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$44,309
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
$132
Annual Cost
$1,584
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$86,905
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in South Jacksonville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $132/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$9/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,554 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $86,905 | $42,596 |
| 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
$44,309
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,584
$1,476
Year 5
$8,929
$1,590
Year 10
$20,878
$9,869
Year 15
$36,869
$19,142
Year 20
$58,268
$29,846
Year 25
$86,905
$42,596
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,584 | $1,476 | $108 |
| Year 2 | $3,263 | -$3,034 | $6,297 |
| Year 3 | $5,043 | -$1,516 | $6,559 |
| Year 4 | $6,929 | $24 | $6,905 |
| Year 5 | $8,929 | $1,590 | $7,339 |
| Year 6 | $11,049 | $3,182 | $7,866 |
| Year 7 | $13,296 | $4,804 | $8,491 |
| Year 8 | $15,678 | $6,458 | $9,220 |
| Year 9 | $18,202 | $8,145 | $10,057 |
| Year 10 | $20,878 | $9,869 | $11,009 |
| Year 11 | $23,715 | $11,632 | $12,083 |
| Year 12 | $26,722 | $13,438 | $13,284 |
| Year 13 | $29,909 | $15,289 | $14,620 |
| Year 14 | $33,288 | $17,189 | $16,099 |
| Year 15 | $36,869 | $19,142 | $17,727 |
| Year 16 | $40,665 | $21,152 | $19,514 |
| Year 17 | $44,689 | $23,222 | $21,467 |
| Year 18 | $48,955 | $25,358 | $23,596 |
| Year 19 | $53,476 | $27,564 | $25,912 |
| Year 20 | $58,268 | $29,846 | $28,422 |
| Year 21 | $63,348 | $32,209 | $31,140 |
| Year 22 | $68,733 | $34,658 | $34,075 |
| Year 23 | $74,441 | $37,202 | $37,240 |
| Year 24 | $80,492 | $39,845 | $40,647 |
| Year 25 | $86,905 | $42,596 | $44,309 |
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