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
$164February
$103March
$135April
$136May
$121June
$158July
$227highestAugust
$183September
$136October
$135November
$125December
$96lowestCarbon Emissions
493 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
827 kWh
Evanston's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Evanston's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Wind provides 16% of the energy in Evanston. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Evanston. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Evanston.
54%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Wind
11%
Natural Gas
1%
Solar
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
$14,029
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $40 | ComEd | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | ComEd | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $3.00. This product is only for Income Eligible customers. | ComEd | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | ComEd | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | ComEd | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $40 | ComEd | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | ComEd | See Details |
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 |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled) | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled) | Fixed | 2¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| BESH- Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| BESH- Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BESH- Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| BESH- Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.80¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 827 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapestcheapest 12 monthsmost popular | 7.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 7.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 36 Month Home Power Plan | 7.99¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 8.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 8.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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