How Much Can Solar Save in Ullin?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$37,936
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
$119
Annual Cost
$1,428
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$78,347
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 Ullin
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $40,411 |
| 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
$37,936
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,428
$1,381
Year 5
$8,050
$1,615
Year 10
$18,822
$9,407
Year 15
$33,238
$18,165
Year 20
$52,530
$28,305
Year 25
$78,347
$40,411
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,428 | $1,381 | $47 |
| Year 2 | $2,942 | -$2,723 | $5,664 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$1,300 | $5,846 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | $145 | $6,102 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $1,615 | $6,435 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $3,112 | $6,849 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $4,637 | $7,349 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $6,193 | $7,941 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $7,782 | $8,627 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $9,407 | $9,415 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $11,070 | $10,310 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $12,774 | $11,316 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $14,522 | $12,441 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $16,318 | $13,691 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $18,165 | $15,073 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $20,067 | $16,594 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $22,027 | $18,261 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $24,050 | $20,083 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $26,142 | $22,068 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $28,305 | $24,225 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $30,547 | $26,563 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $32,872 | $29,092 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $35,287 | $31,823 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $37,797 | $34,767 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $40,411 | $37,936 |
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