Residential electricity prices in 60685 in January 2021 averaged approximately 12.30 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 3% less than the national average rate of 12.69 ¢/kWh (January 2021). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 60685 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2020 to January 2021 - residential electricity prices in 60685 decreased approximately 3%, from 12.63 ¢/kWh to 12.30 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 60685 in January 2021 averaged 6.63 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 32% less than the national average rate of 9.74 $/Mcf (January 2021). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chicago natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 60685 (Chicago, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chicago (Illinois) increased approximately 4%, from 6.36 $/Mcf (January 2020) to 6.63 $/Mcf (January 2021). [2]
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The ZIP code of 60685 (Chicago, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Chicago values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Chicago solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Chicago levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 60685 is associated with the city of Chicago, IL in Cook County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 60685, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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