How Much Can Solar Save in Tamaroa?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$113
Current Bill/mo
$131
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$36,706
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
$113
Annual Cost
$1,356
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$74,396
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 Tamaroa
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $113/mo | $88/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$7/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,322 | $5,280 |
| 25-Year Cost | $74,396 | $37,690 |
| 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
$36,706
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,356
$1,270
Year 5
$7,644
$1,551
Year 10
$17,873
$8,753
Year 15
$31,562
$16,885
Year 20
$49,881
$26,345
Year 25
$74,396
$37,691
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,356 | $1,270 | $86 |
| Year 2 | $2,793 | -$2,446 | $5,239 |
| Year 3 | $4,317 | -$1,136 | $5,453 |
| Year 4 | $5,932 | $195 | $5,737 |
| Year 5 | $7,644 | $1,551 | $6,093 |
| Year 6 | $9,459 | $2,932 | $6,527 |
| Year 7 | $11,382 | $4,341 | $7,041 |
| Year 8 | $13,421 | $5,779 | $7,642 |
| Year 9 | $15,582 | $7,249 | $8,333 |
| Year 10 | $17,873 | $8,753 | $9,120 |
| Year 11 | $20,302 | $10,295 | $10,007 |
| Year 12 | $22,876 | $11,875 | $11,000 |
| Year 13 | $25,604 | $13,499 | $12,106 |
| Year 14 | $28,496 | $15,167 | $13,329 |
| Year 15 | $31,562 | $16,885 | $14,677 |
| Year 16 | $34,812 | $18,656 | $16,156 |
| Year 17 | $38,257 | $20,483 | $17,774 |
| Year 18 | $41,908 | $22,370 | $19,538 |
| Year 19 | $45,779 | $24,323 | $21,456 |
| Year 20 | $49,881 | $26,345 | $23,536 |
| Year 21 | $54,230 | $28,442 | $25,788 |
| Year 22 | $58,840 | $30,619 | $28,221 |
| Year 23 | $63,726 | $32,882 | $30,844 |
| Year 24 | $68,906 | $35,237 | $33,669 |
| Year 25 | $74,396 | $37,691 | $36,706 |
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