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
$550highestFebruary
$431March
$216April
$181May
$180lowestJune
$185July
$211August
$195September
$180lowestOctober
$189November
$215December
$375Carbon Emissions
724 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,380 kWh
Chicago's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Chicago's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 15% of the energy in Chicago. Wind provides 14% of the energy in Chicago. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Chicago.
47%
Nuclear
20%
Natural Gas
15%
Coal
14%
Wind
4%
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 |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 9.66¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,380 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.61¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure 12 cheapest 12 months | 13.01¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 | 13.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewablemost popular | 13.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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