Illinois

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Joliet
January
$433highestFebruary
$356March
$184April
$159May
$147June
$143lowestJuly
$171August
$152September
$145October
$157November
$193December
$292Carbon Emissions
647 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,233 kWh
Joliet's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Joliet's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 17%. Wind provides 17% of the energy in Joliet. Natural Gas provides 15% of the energy in Joliet. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Joliet.
50%
Nuclear
17%
Coal
17%
Wind
15%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
830 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,711
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Joliet 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 Joliet. 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 Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 9.66¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,233 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure 6 cheapest <12 months | 13¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewable | 13.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure 12 | 13.5¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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