How Much Can Solar Save in Xenia?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$118
Current Bill/mo
$135
Est. Lease + Battery
6.3 yrs
Payback Period
$38,244
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
$118
Annual Cost
$1,416
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$77,688
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 Xenia
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $118/mo | $97/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$4/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $7,646 | $5,820 |
| 25-Year Cost | $77,688 | $39,444 |
| 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
$38,244
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1Payback Year
$1,416
$1,363
Year 5
$7,982
$1,514
Year 10
$18,664
$9,171
Year 15
$32,959
$17,750
Year 20
$52,088
$27,653
Year 25
$77,688
$39,444
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1Payback | $1,416 | $1,363 | $53 |
| Year 2 | $2,917 | -$2,760 | $5,677 |
| Year 3 | $4,508 | -$1,358 | $5,866 |
| Year 4 | $6,194 | $66 | $6,128 |
| Year 5 | $7,982 | $1,514 | $6,468 |
| Year 6 | $9,877 | $2,986 | $6,891 |
| Year 7 | $11,886 | $4,486 | $7,399 |
| Year 8 | $14,015 | $6,015 | $7,999 |
| Year 9 | $16,272 | $7,576 | $8,696 |
| Year 10 | $18,664 | $9,171 | $9,493 |
| Year 11 | $21,200 | $10,802 | $10,398 |
| Year 12 | $23,888 | $12,473 | $11,415 |
| Year 13 | $26,737 | $14,185 | $12,552 |
| Year 14 | $29,757 | $15,943 | $13,814 |
| Year 15 | $32,959 | $17,750 | $15,208 |
| Year 16 | $36,352 | $19,610 | $16,743 |
| Year 17 | $39,949 | $21,525 | $18,424 |
| Year 18 | $43,762 | $23,502 | $20,261 |
| Year 19 | $47,804 | $25,543 | $22,261 |
| Year 20 | $52,088 | $27,653 | $24,435 |
| Year 21 | $56,630 | $29,839 | $26,791 |
| Year 22 | $61,443 | $32,105 | $29,339 |
| Year 23 | $66,546 | $34,457 | $32,089 |
| Year 24 | $71,955 | $36,901 | $35,054 |
| Year 25 | $77,688 | $39,444 | $38,244 |
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