How Much Can Solar Save in Woodhull?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$126
Current Bill/mo
$137
Est. Lease + Battery
6.1 yrs
Payback Period
$40,647
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
$126
Annual Cost
$1,512
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$82,955
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 Woodhull
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $126/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$8/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,165 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $82,955 | $42,308 |
| 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
$40,647
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,512
$1,412
Year 5
$8,523
$1,792
Year 10
$19,929
$9,830
Year 15
$35,193
$18,930
Year 20
$55,620
$29,545
Year 25
$82,955
$42,308
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,512 | $1,412 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $3,115 | -$2,659 | $5,774 |
| Year 3 | $4,814 | -$1,201 | $6,015 |
| Year 4 | $6,614 | $282 | $6,333 |
| Year 5 | $8,523 | $1,792 | $6,731 |
| Year 6 | $10,547 | $3,331 | $7,215 |
| Year 7 | $12,691 | $4,903 | $7,789 |
| Year 8 | $14,965 | $6,508 | $8,457 |
| Year 9 | $17,375 | $8,149 | $9,226 |
| Year 10 | $19,929 | $9,830 | $10,100 |
| Year 11 | $22,637 | $11,553 | $11,085 |
| Year 12 | $25,507 | $13,321 | $12,187 |
| Year 13 | $28,550 | $15,137 | $13,413 |
| Year 14 | $31,775 | $17,006 | $14,769 |
| Year 15 | $35,193 | $18,930 | $16,263 |
| Year 16 | $38,817 | $20,915 | $17,902 |
| Year 17 | $42,658 | $22,964 | $19,694 |
| Year 18 | $46,729 | $25,082 | $21,647 |
| Year 19 | $51,045 | $27,274 | $23,771 |
| Year 20 | $55,620 | $29,545 | $26,074 |
| Year 21 | $60,469 | $31,902 | $28,567 |
| Year 22 | $65,609 | $34,350 | $31,259 |
| Year 23 | $71,058 | $36,896 | $34,162 |
| Year 24 | $76,833 | $39,546 | $37,287 |
| Year 25 | $82,955 | $42,308 | $40,647 |
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