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Illinois Electricity Rates & Utilities

Illinois has a deregulated electricity market where ComEd delivers power but customers can choose their energy supplier. ComEd serves 4 million customers in northern Illinois including Chicago.

Avg. Rate

15.5¢/kWh

Utilities

1 Providers

Illinois rates are above the national average. Customers can potentially save by shopping for alternative suppliers through the Illinois Power Agency.

Utilities in Illinois

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Serving 4 major cities in Illinois

Illinois Energy Tips

1

ComEd delivers power but you can choose your energy supplier—compare rates at pluginillinois.org

2

Chicago's extreme temperatures mean both heating and cooling costs are significant

3

ComEd offers hourly pricing for customers with smart meters—can save 15%+ for flexible users

4

LIHEAP assistance is available for qualifying low-income households

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