How Much Can Solar Save in Ursa?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$136
Current Bill/mo
$145
Est. Lease + Battery
8.4 yrs
Payback Period
$32,835
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
$136
Annual Cost
$1,632
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$89,539
Your Solar Investment
9 kW System
$26,100
$14,392
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,700
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$9,008
With vs Without Solar in Ursa
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $136/mo | $158/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-41/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,813 | $9,480 |
| 25-Year Cost | $89,539 | $56,704 |
| 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
$32,835
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,632
$2,130
Year 2Payback Year
$3,362
-$4,727
Year 5
$9,200
$1,873
Year 10
$21,511
$13,485
Year 15
$37,986
$26,156
Year 20
$60,034
$40,346
Year 25
$89,539
$56,704
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,632 | $2,130 | -$498 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,362 | -$4,727 | $8,089 |
| Year 3 | $5,196 | -$2,553 | $7,748 |
| Year 4 | $7,139 | -$354 | $7,493 |
| Year 5 | $9,200 | $1,873 | $7,327 |
| Year 6 | $11,384 | $4,128 | $7,256 |
| Year 7 | $13,699 | $6,414 | $7,285 |
| Year 8 | $16,153 | $8,734 | $7,419 |
| Year 9 | $18,754 | $11,090 | $7,664 |
| Year 10 | $21,511 | $13,485 | $8,026 |
| Year 11 | $24,434 | $15,922 | $8,512 |
| Year 12 | $27,532 | $18,404 | $9,128 |
| Year 13 | $30,816 | $20,935 | $9,881 |
| Year 14 | $34,297 | $23,517 | $10,779 |
| Year 15 | $37,986 | $26,156 | $11,830 |
| Year 16 | $41,898 | $28,855 | $13,043 |
| Year 17 | $46,043 | $31,618 | $14,425 |
| Year 18 | $50,438 | $34,451 | $15,987 |
| Year 19 | $55,096 | $37,359 | $17,737 |
| Year 20 | $60,034 | $40,346 | $19,688 |
| Year 21 | $65,268 | $43,420 | $21,848 |
| Year 22 | $70,816 | $46,585 | $24,231 |
| Year 23 | $76,697 | $49,850 | $26,848 |
| Year 24 | $82,931 | $53,220 | $29,711 |
| Year 25 | $89,539 | $56,704 | $32,835 |
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