How Much Can Solar Save in Tremont?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$149
Current Bill/mo
$153
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$49,007
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
$149
Annual Cost
$1,788
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$98,098
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 Tremont
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $149/mo | $123/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $9,655 | $7,380 |
| 25-Year Cost | $98,098 | $49,091 |
| 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
$49,007
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,788
$1,714
Year 5
$10,079
$1,811
Year 10
$23,567
$11,401
Year 15
$41,617
$22,115
Year 20
$65,773
$34,446
Year 25
$98,098
$49,090
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,788 | $1,714 | $74 |
| Year 2 | $3,683 | -$3,555 | $7,238 |
| Year 3 | $5,692 | -$1,793 | $7,486 |
| Year 4 | $7,822 | -$6 | $7,827 |
| Year 5 | $10,079 | $1,811 | $8,269 |
| Year 6 | $12,472 | $3,657 | $8,815 |
| Year 7 | $15,008 | $5,537 | $9,471 |
| Year 8 | $17,697 | $7,452 | $10,244 |
| Year 9 | $20,546 | $9,406 | $11,140 |
| Year 10 | $23,567 | $11,401 | $12,166 |
| Year 11 | $26,769 | $13,441 | $13,329 |
| Year 12 | $30,163 | $15,528 | $14,635 |
| Year 13 | $33,761 | $17,667 | $16,094 |
| Year 14 | $37,575 | $19,861 | $17,714 |
| Year 15 | $41,617 | $22,115 | $19,502 |
| Year 16 | $45,902 | $24,433 | $21,469 |
| Year 17 | $50,445 | $26,820 | $23,625 |
| Year 18 | $55,259 | $29,281 | $25,979 |
| Year 19 | $60,363 | $31,821 | $28,542 |
| Year 20 | $65,773 | $34,446 | $31,326 |
| Year 21 | $71,507 | $37,164 | $34,343 |
| Year 22 | $77,585 | $39,979 | $37,606 |
| Year 23 | $84,029 | $42,900 | $41,128 |
| Year 24 | $90,858 | $45,935 | $44,924 |
| Year 25 | $98,098 | $49,090 | $49,007 |
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