WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Brooklyn
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Brooklyn
January
$156February
$153March
$154April
$104lowestMay
$126June
$227July
$264highestAugust
$246September
$230October
$110November
$156December
$170Carbon Emissions
661 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,108 kWh
Brooklyn's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Brooklyn's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 16%. Natural Gas provides 15% of the energy in Brooklyn. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Brooklyn. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Brooklyn.
55%
Nuclear
16%
Wind
15%
Natural Gas
12%
Coal
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,270 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,358
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn. 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 Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,108 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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