How Much Can Solar Save in Worden?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$132
Current Bill/mo
$142
Est. Lease + Battery
6.2 yrs
Payback Period
$42,515
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
$132
Annual Cost
$1,584
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$86,905
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 Worden
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $132/mo | $105/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$6/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $8,554 | $6,300 |
| 25-Year Cost | $86,905 | $44,390 |
| 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
$42,515
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,584
$1,511
Year 5
$8,929
$1,786
Year 10
$20,878
$10,322
Year 15
$36,869
$19,930
Year 20
$58,268
$31,070
Year 25
$86,905
$44,390
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,584 | $1,511 | $73 |
| Year 2 | $3,263 | -$2,961 | $6,224 |
| Year 3 | $5,043 | -$1,405 | $6,448 |
| Year 4 | $6,929 | $177 | $6,752 |
| Year 5 | $8,929 | $1,786 | $7,143 |
| Year 6 | $11,049 | $3,425 | $7,624 |
| Year 7 | $13,296 | $5,095 | $8,201 |
| Year 8 | $15,678 | $6,800 | $8,878 |
| Year 9 | $18,202 | $8,541 | $9,661 |
| Year 10 | $20,878 | $10,322 | $10,556 |
| Year 11 | $23,715 | $12,145 | $11,570 |
| Year 12 | $26,722 | $14,014 | $12,708 |
| Year 13 | $29,909 | $15,932 | $13,977 |
| Year 14 | $33,288 | $17,903 | $15,385 |
| Year 15 | $36,869 | $19,930 | $16,939 |
| Year 16 | $40,665 | $22,018 | $18,648 |
| Year 17 | $44,689 | $24,171 | $20,519 |
| Year 18 | $48,955 | $26,394 | $22,561 |
| Year 19 | $53,476 | $28,692 | $24,784 |
| Year 20 | $58,268 | $31,070 | $27,198 |
| Year 21 | $63,348 | $33,535 | $29,813 |
| Year 22 | $68,733 | $36,093 | $32,641 |
| Year 23 | $74,441 | $38,749 | $35,692 |
| Year 24 | $80,492 | $41,513 | $38,979 |
| Year 25 | $86,905 | $44,390 | $42,515 |
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