How Much Can Solar Save in Staunton?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$128
Current Bill/mo
$139
Est. Lease + Battery
7.4 yrs
Payback Period
$34,964
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
$128
Annual Cost
$1,536
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$84,272
Your Solar Investment
7 kW System
$20,300
$11,194
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,100
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,006
With vs Without Solar in Staunton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $128/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-17/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,294 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $84,272 | $49,308 |
| 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
$34,964
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,536
$1,738
Year 2Payback Year
$3,164
-$3,507
Year 5
$8,659
$1,928
Year 10
$20,246
$11,624
Year 15
$35,752
$22,414
Year 20
$56,503
$34,759
Year 25
$84,272
$49,308
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,536 | $1,738 | -$202 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,164 | -$3,507 | $6,671 |
| Year 3 | $4,890 | -$1,722 | $6,612 |
| Year 4 | $6,719 | $89 | $6,631 |
| Year 5 | $8,659 | $1,928 | $6,731 |
| Year 6 | $10,714 | $3,797 | $6,917 |
| Year 7 | $12,893 | $5,699 | $7,194 |
| Year 8 | $15,203 | $7,636 | $7,567 |
| Year 9 | $17,651 | $9,610 | $8,041 |
| Year 10 | $20,246 | $11,624 | $8,621 |
| Year 11 | $22,996 | $13,682 | $9,314 |
| Year 12 | $25,912 | $15,786 | $10,126 |
| Year 13 | $29,003 | $17,941 | $11,062 |
| Year 14 | $32,279 | $20,148 | $12,131 |
| Year 15 | $35,752 | $22,414 | $13,338 |
| Year 16 | $39,433 | $24,740 | $14,693 |
| Year 17 | $43,335 | $27,133 | $16,202 |
| Year 18 | $47,471 | $29,597 | $17,874 |
| Year 19 | $51,855 | $32,137 | $19,718 |
| Year 20 | $56,503 | $34,759 | $21,744 |
| Year 21 | $61,429 | $37,467 | $23,961 |
| Year 22 | $66,651 | $40,270 | $26,381 |
| Year 23 | $72,186 | $43,173 | $29,013 |
| Year 24 | $78,053 | $46,183 | $31,870 |
| Year 25 | $84,272 | $49,308 | $34,964 |
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