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

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$41,072

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

$15,125

$6,813

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,650

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$6,662

With vs Without Solar in Xenia

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$118/mo	$91/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$10/mo
5-Year Cost	$7,646	$5,460
25-Year Cost	$77,688	$36,616
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

$41,072

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,416

$1,296

Year 5

$7,982

$23

Year 10

$18,664

$7,345

Year 15

$32,959

$15,591

Year 20

$52,088

$25,160

Year 25

$77,688

$36,616

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,416	$1,296	$120
Year 2	$2,917	-$4,050	$6,967
Year 3	$4,508	-$2,715	$7,223
Year 4	$6,194	-$1,358	$7,552
Year 5	$7,982	$23	$7,960
Year 6	$9,877	$1,428	$8,449
Year 7	$11,886	$2,861	$9,024
Year 8	$14,015	$4,324	$9,691
Year 9	$16,272	$5,818	$10,454
Year 10	$18,664	$7,345	$11,319
Year 11	$21,200	$8,910	$12,290
Year 12	$23,888	$10,513	$13,374
Year 13	$26,737	$12,159	$14,578
Year 14	$29,757	$13,851	$15,907
Year 15	$32,959	$15,591	$17,368
Year 16	$36,352	$17,383	$18,969
Year 17	$39,949	$19,232	$20,717
Year 18	$43,762	$21,141	$22,621
Year 19	$47,804	$23,116	$24,689
Year 20	$52,088	$25,160	$26,929
Year 21	$56,630	$27,278	$29,351
Year 22	$61,443	$29,477	$31,966
Year 23	$66,546	$31,762	$34,784
Year 24	$71,955	$34,140	$37,815
Year 25	$77,688	$36,616	$41,072

Calculate YOUR Savings

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Average Monthly Electric Bill

Current Utility Rate ($/kWh)

Default: $0.16/kWh (ComEd & Ameren average)

Utility Rate Escalator: 4.5% per year

Conservative (2%)Historical Average (6%)Aggressive (10%)

How We Calculate Your Savings

This calculator uses your custom utility rate (default $0.16/kWh for Illinois) with a 4.5% annual escalator compared to our fixed lease rate of $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years. A low-escalator option is also available for a lower starting payment. After the 15-year lease, you can keep the system for a low fair-market buyout — then your electricity cost drops to near-zero for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). Your actual savings may vary based on your specific usage patterns and system size.

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