Illinois Utilities: Electricity, Gas & Solar
Electricity in Illinois
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Natural Gas in Illinois
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Residential electricity prices in Illinois in May 2024 averaged 16.71 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was approximately 2% more than the national average rate of 16.43 ¢/kWh (May 2024). [1]
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See the chart below to compare Illinois electricity rates against average rates in the U.S. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Illinois in April 2024 averaged 11.49 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 23% less than the national average rate of 14.93 $/Mcf (April 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to compare Illinois natural gas prices against the U.S. average prices. [2]
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Sorry, Illinois solar data is not currently available. Please check back later.
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.
Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
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Illinois ranks 7th in the United States with an total population of approximately 12,830,632. [4]
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.
Appliances like TVs, radios and toasters draw a small electric current even when they are turned off.