How Much Can Solar Save in Zeigler?

Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.

$108

Current Bill/mo

$127

Est. Lease + Battery

25+ yrs

Years of Pure Profit

$35,212

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

$108

Annual Cost

$1,296

25-Year Cost (No Solar)

$71,104

Your Solar Investment

5 kW System

$13,750

$6,411

After All IL Incentives

DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$1,500

Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$5,839

With vs Without Solar in Zeigler

Metric	Without Solar	With Solar
Monthly Cost	$108/mo	$83/mo (loan)
Monthly Cash Flow	-$0 (all to utility)	+$6/mo
5-Year Cost	$6,998	$4,980
25-Year Cost	$71,104	$35,892
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

$35,212

Without Solar

With Solar

Year 1Profit Starts Here

$1,296

$1,225

Year 5

$7,306

$496

Year 10

$17,082

$7,492

Year 15

$30,166

$15,432

Year 20

$47,674

$24,713

Year 25

$71,104

$35,892

Year	Without Solar	With Solar	Cumulative Savings
Year 1Profit Starts	$1,296	$1,225	$71
Year 2	$2,670	-$3,370	$6,040
Year 3	$4,126	-$2,104	$6,230
Year 4	$5,670	-$816	$6,486
Year 5	$7,306	$496	$6,810
Year 6	$9,040	$1,835	$7,205
Year 7	$10,878	$3,201	$7,677
Year 8	$12,827	$4,598	$8,229
Year 9	$14,893	$6,028	$8,865
Year 10	$17,082	$7,492	$9,590
Year 11	$19,403	$8,993	$10,410
Year 12	$21,863	$10,535	$11,328
Year 13	$24,471	$12,120	$12,351
Year 14	$27,236	$13,751	$13,484
Year 15	$30,166	$15,432	$14,734
Year 16	$33,272	$17,166	$16,106
Year 17	$36,564	$18,956	$17,608
Year 18	$40,054	$20,808	$19,245
Year 19	$43,753	$22,726	$21,027
Year 20	$47,674	$24,713	$22,961
Year 21	$51,831	$26,776	$25,054
Year 22	$56,236	$28,920	$27,317
Year 23	$60,907	$31,149	$29,757
Year 24	$65,857	$33,471	$32,386
Year 25	$71,104	$35,892	$35,212

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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