WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mount Prospect
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mount Prospect
January
$530highestFebruary
$274March
$197April
$168May
$158June
$151lowestJuly
$176August
$157September
$152October
$167November
$202December
$429Carbon Emissions
716 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,403 kWh
Mount Prospect's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Mount Prospect's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Mount Prospect. Wind provides 16% of the energy in Mount Prospect. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Mount Prospect.
48%
Nuclear
17%
Natural Gas
16%
Coal
16%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
899 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,921
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect. 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 Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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