WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Evanston
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Evanston
January
$564highestFebruary
$347March
$222April
$186May
$182lowestJune
$188July
$217August
$200September
$185October
$194November
$234December
$466Carbon Emissions
505 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,378 kWh
Evanston's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Evanston's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 17% of the energy in Evanston. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Evanston. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Evanston.
45%
Nuclear
25%
Natural Gas
17%
Coal
9%
Solar
5%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
583 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$20,041
Average system cost
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Evanston 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 Evanston. 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 With Electric Space Heat | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat | Fixed | 3¢ |
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