WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chicago
January
$142February
$89March
$117April
$118May
$105June
$136July
$197highestAugust
$158September
$118October
$117November
$108December
$83lowestCarbon Emissions
493 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
827 kWh
Chicago's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Chicago's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 14% of the energy in Chicago. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Chicago. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Chicago.
54%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
14%
Natural Gas
13%
Wind
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
600 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,197
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Chicago can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Chicago. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
ComEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 827 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 7.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 7.69¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 7.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 10 | 8.09¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 20 | 8.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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