Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Illinois
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Illinois. With an average electricity rate of 17.5¢/kWh and 4.2 peak sun hours per day, Illinois homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Chicago
18¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Aurora
17.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Naperville
17.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Rockford
17¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Springfield
16.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · City Water, Light and Power
Peoria
17¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Ameren Illinois
Joliet
17.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
About Electricity Costs in Illinois
Illinois residents pay an average of 17.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Illinois could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.2 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Illinois is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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