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Electricity in Illinois

Residential Electricity Rates in Illinois

Residential electricity prices in Illinois in October 2024 averaged 16.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was approximately 2% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]

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Electricity in Illinois

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Natural Gas in Illinois

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Illinois

Residential natural gas prices in Illinois in September 2024 averaged 20.64 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 9% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]

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Natural Gas in Illinois

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Last Six Months: Illinois vs. U.S.


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Solar Power in Illinois

Solar Radiation in Illinois

The capital of Illinois, Springfield, has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare it to low and high values for the country as a whole. [3]


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Solar Power in Illinois

See the chart below to compare Illinois solar radiation levels against the high and low in the U.S. [3]

→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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→ Illinois values listed here are based on Springfield data.

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About Illinois

Illinois ranks 7th in the United States with an total population of approximately 12,830,632. [4]

IL Utility Rates

Utilities in IL

To learn more about utility rates and consumption in Illinois, or for other information related to utilities in IL, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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