WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Joliet
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Joliet
January
$101February
$69lowestMarch
$81April
$90May
$110June
$149July
$219highestAugust
$153September
$118October
$99November
$81December
$74Carbon Emissions
445 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
746 kWh
Joliet's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Joliet's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 14% of the energy in Joliet. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Joliet. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Joliet.
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.
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 |
| BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi 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¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 746 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 | 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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