How Much Can Solar Save in West Peoria?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$119
Current Bill/mo
$134
Est. Lease + Battery
9.1 yrs
Payback Period
$24,501
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
8.5 kW System
$24,650
$13,592
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,550
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$8,508
With vs Without Solar in West Peoria
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $119/mo | $149/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | $-50/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,711 | $8,940 |
| 25-Year Cost | $78,347 | $53,846 |
| 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
$24,501
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,428
$2,026
Year 2Payback Year
$2,942
-$4,436
Year 5
$8,050
$1,842
Year 10
$18,822
$12,885
Year 15
$33,238
$24,922
Year 20
$52,530
$38,377
Year 25
$78,347
$53,845
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,428 | $2,026 | -$598 |
| Year 2Payback | $2,942 | -$4,436 | $7,378 |
| Year 3 | $4,546 | -$2,368 | $6,914 |
| Year 4 | $6,247 | -$276 | $6,522 |
| Year 5 | $8,050 | $1,842 | $6,208 |
| Year 6 | $9,961 | $3,987 | $5,974 |
| Year 7 | $11,986 | $6,161 | $5,825 |
| Year 8 | $14,134 | $8,368 | $5,766 |
| Year 9 | $16,410 | $10,608 | $5,802 |
| Year 10 | $18,822 | $12,885 | $5,937 |
| Year 11 | $21,380 | $15,201 | $6,178 |
| Year 12 | $24,090 | $17,560 | $6,531 |
| Year 13 | $26,964 | $19,964 | $7,000 |
| Year 14 | $30,010 | $22,417 | $7,593 |
| Year 15 | $33,238 | $24,922 | $8,316 |
| Year 16 | $36,660 | $27,483 | $9,177 |
| Year 17 | $40,288 | $30,105 | $10,183 |
| Year 18 | $44,133 | $32,791 | $11,342 |
| Year 19 | $48,209 | $35,547 | $12,662 |
| Year 20 | $52,530 | $38,377 | $14,153 |
| Year 21 | $57,110 | $41,287 | $15,822 |
| Year 22 | $61,964 | $44,283 | $17,682 |
| Year 23 | $67,110 | $47,370 | $19,740 |
| Year 24 | $72,565 | $50,555 | $22,010 |
| Year 25 | $78,347 | $53,845 | $24,501 |
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