WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Essex
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Essex
January
$511highestFebruary
$401March
$192April
$152May
$149June
$150July
$160August
$151September
$147lowestOctober
$161November
$193December
$345Carbon Emissions
777 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,426 kWh
Essex's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Essex's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in Essex. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Essex. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Essex.
49%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,033
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Essex 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 Essex. 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 Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.55¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,426 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.39¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 10.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 10.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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