How Much Can Solar Save in Taylorville?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$123
Current Bill/mo
$136
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$39,317
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
$123
Annual Cost
$1,476
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$80,980
Your Solar Investment
5.5 kW System
$15,950
$8,795
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,505
With vs Without Solar in Taylorville
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $123/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,970 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $80,980 | $41,663 |
| 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
$39,317
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,476
$1,402
Year 5
$8,320
$1,735
Year 10
$19,455
$9,691
Year 15
$34,355
$18,676
Year 20
$54,296
$29,129
Year 25
$80,980
$41,663
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,476 | $1,402 | $74 |
| Year 2 | $3,041 | -$2,679 | $5,720 |
| Year 3 | $4,699 | -$1,233 | $5,932 |
| Year 4 | $6,457 | $237 | $6,219 |
| Year 5 | $8,320 | $1,735 | $6,586 |
| Year 6 | $10,296 | $3,260 | $7,036 |
| Year 7 | $12,389 | $4,816 | $7,573 |
| Year 8 | $14,609 | $6,405 | $8,204 |
| Year 9 | $16,961 | $8,029 | $8,932 |
| Year 10 | $19,455 | $9,691 | $9,764 |
| Year 11 | $22,098 | $11,394 | $10,704 |
| Year 12 | $24,900 | $13,140 | $11,760 |
| Year 13 | $27,870 | $14,934 | $12,936 |
| Year 14 | $31,018 | $16,778 | $14,240 |
| Year 15 | $34,355 | $18,676 | $15,679 |
| Year 16 | $37,893 | $20,633 | $17,260 |
| Year 17 | $41,642 | $22,651 | $18,991 |
| Year 18 | $45,617 | $24,737 | $20,880 |
| Year 19 | $49,830 | $26,894 | $22,935 |
| Year 20 | $54,296 | $29,129 | $25,167 |
| Year 21 | $59,029 | $31,446 | $27,584 |
| Year 22 | $64,047 | $33,851 | $30,196 |
| Year 23 | $69,366 | $36,351 | $33,015 |
| Year 24 | $75,004 | $38,953 | $36,051 |
| Year 25 | $80,980 | $41,663 | $39,317 |
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