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Orion, IL , 61273

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Average Bill

$247

Energy Usage

1,447 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

743 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Harness the power of rooftop solar and reap the benefits of renewable energy. Lower your electricity bills, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and energy companies, and take advantage of cost-effective investments with federal and state incentives. Switching to rooftop solar is a sustainable solution that pays off in the long run.

Note: Neither WattBuy nor its installer partners are affiliated with a utility. Offers from WattBuy’s solar installer partners are not connected to a utility program. If you install solar on your home, you will continue to be responsible for paying a utility bill.

The cost of solar in Orion

Average solar panel installation

$39,177

Average monthly bill without solar

$247

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

14 years
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Do you own your home?

Yes

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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$11

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

Community Solar

Estimated Savings

$25

EV Chargers

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$25

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

74 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$26

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

7 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Water Heaters

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $39,177. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 17360 kWh, and a 12.32 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.18/W, which we get from Energy Sage.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for AMEREN are 17¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,963 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 13.22 years. If the costs of AMEREN electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 12.83 years.

Solar production throughout the year

Solar installed at your house would generate different amounts of electricity during different months. We estimate that your production would vary from a high of 1780 kWh in August, to a low of 1020 kWh in January. For the entire year, we estimate that your 12.32 kW sized system would produce 17360 kWh.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 1 homes have installed solar panels in your zip code, 61273. And in the state of Illinois, 2,453 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 15 solar installers that operate in Illinois. WattBuy recommends EnergySage and Palmetto.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Ameren

Battery Storage Rebate

$300/kWh

—

$3,000

Ameren

Battery Storage Rebate

Value

$300/kWh

Max

—

Likely

$3,000

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Ameren

Level 2 Charger Rebate

$50

—

—

Ameren

Level 2 Charger Rebate

Value

$50

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Illinois Energy Loan Program

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Loan

$20,000

—

—

Illinois Energy Loan Program

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Loan

Value

$20,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Illinois Energy Loan Program

ComEd Energy Efficiency Loan

$20,000

—

—

Illinois Energy Loan Program

ComEd Energy Efficiency Loan

Value

$20,000

Max

—

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Ameren

Distributed Generation (DG) Rebate

$300/kW

—

—

Ameren

Distributed Generation (DG) Rebate

Value

$300/kW

Max

—

Likely

—

Ameren

Illinois Distributed Generation Rebate - Solar DS-3/DS-4/DS-6

$250/kW

—

—

Ameren

Illinois Distributed Generation Rebate - Solar DS-3/DS-4/DS-6

Value

$250/kW

Max

—

Likely

—

Illinois

Illinois Property Tax Exemption

100% of cost

—

—

Illinois

Illinois Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

Illinois

Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program)

$70.37/system

—

—

Illinois

Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program)

Value

$70.37/system

Max

—

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Ameren

VPP Battery Program (CRGA)

—

Ameren

VPP Battery Program (CRGA)

Value

—

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Illinois

IL SREC Program

—

Illinois

IL SREC Program

Value

—

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.