Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 18.86¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 13.07¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 9.19¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Illinois is about $115 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 611 kWh at a residential rate of 18.86¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

At 18.86¢ per kWh, Illinois's residential electricity rate is 0.2% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 36th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Illinois has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.