How Much Can Solar Save in Spaulding?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$152
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
6.7 yrs
Payback Period
$46,459
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
$152
Annual Cost
$1,824
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$100,073
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$11,993
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,507
With vs Without Solar in Spaulding
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $152/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-3/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,850 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $100,073 | $53,614 |
| 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
$46,459
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,824
$1,864
Year 2Payback Year
$3,757
-$3,754
Year 5
$10,282
$2,085
Year 10
$24,042
$12,533
Year 15
$42,455
$24,215
Year 20
$67,097
$37,660
Year 25
$100,073
$53,614
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,824 | $1,864 | -$40 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,757 | -$3,754 | $7,511 |
| Year 3 | $5,807 | -$1,838 | $7,645 |
| Year 4 | $7,979 | $108 | $7,872 |
| Year 5 | $10,282 | $2,085 | $8,197 |
| Year 6 | $12,723 | $4,096 | $8,627 |
| Year 7 | $15,310 | $6,143 | $9,167 |
| Year 8 | $18,053 | $8,230 | $9,823 |
| Year 9 | $20,960 | $10,359 | $10,601 |
| Year 10 | $24,042 | $12,533 | $11,509 |
| Year 11 | $27,308 | $14,756 | $12,552 |
| Year 12 | $30,771 | $17,032 | $13,739 |
| Year 13 | $34,441 | $19,364 | $15,077 |
| Year 14 | $38,331 | $21,757 | $16,574 |
| Year 15 | $42,455 | $24,215 | $18,241 |
| Year 16 | $46,827 | $26,743 | $20,084 |
| Year 17 | $51,460 | $29,345 | $22,115 |
| Year 18 | $56,372 | $32,028 | $24,343 |
| Year 19 | $61,578 | $34,798 | $26,780 |
| Year 20 | $67,097 | $37,660 | $29,437 |
| Year 21 | $72,947 | $40,622 | $32,325 |
| Year 22 | $79,148 | $43,690 | $35,457 |
| Year 23 | $85,720 | $46,873 | $38,848 |
| Year 24 | $92,688 | $50,178 | $42,510 |
| Year 25 | $100,073 | $53,614 | $46,459 |
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