How Much Can Solar Save in Vermont?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$107
Current Bill/mo
$128
Est. Lease + Battery
7.4 yrs
Payback Period
$29,972
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
$107
Annual Cost
$1,284
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$70,446
Your Solar Investment
6 kW System
$17,400
$9,595
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,800
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,005
With vs Without Solar in Vermont
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $107/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-14/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $6,934 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $70,446 | $40,474 |
| 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
$29,972
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,284
$1,457
Year 2Payback Year
$2,645
-$3,073
Year 5
$7,238
$1,469
Year 10
$16,924
$9,534
Year 15
$29,886
$18,452
Year 20
$47,233
$28,593
Year 25
$70,446
$40,474
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,284 | $1,457 | -$173 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,645 | -$3,073 | $5,718 |
| Year 3 | $4,088 | -$1,580 | $5,668 |
| Year 4 | $5,617 | -$67 | $5,684 |
| Year 5 | $7,238 | $1,469 | $5,769 |
| Year 6 | $8,956 | $3,027 | $5,929 |
| Year 7 | $10,778 | $4,611 | $6,167 |
| Year 8 | $12,708 | $6,222 | $6,486 |
| Year 9 | $14,755 | $7,862 | $6,893 |
| Year 10 | $16,924 | $9,534 | $7,390 |
| Year 11 | $19,224 | $11,239 | $7,984 |
| Year 12 | $21,661 | $12,981 | $8,680 |
| Year 13 | $24,245 | $14,762 | $9,483 |
| Year 14 | $26,983 | $16,585 | $10,399 |
| Year 15 | $29,886 | $18,452 | $11,434 |
| Year 16 | $32,964 | $20,369 | $12,595 |
| Year 17 | $36,225 | $22,337 | $13,888 |
| Year 18 | $39,683 | $24,361 | $15,322 |
| Year 19 | $43,348 | $26,445 | $16,903 |
| Year 20 | $47,233 | $28,593 | $18,640 |
| Year 21 | $51,351 | $30,810 | $20,540 |
| Year 22 | $55,716 | $33,101 | $22,614 |
| Year 23 | $60,343 | $35,472 | $24,871 |
| Year 24 | $65,247 | $37,927 | $27,320 |
| Year 25 | $70,446 | $40,474 | $29,972 |
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