Residential electricity prices in Chicago, IL in October 2024 averaged approximately 16.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 2% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Chicago differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Chicago increased approximately 8%, from 14.70 ¢/kWh to 15.93 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Chicago 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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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chicago natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Chicago natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chicago (Illinois) decreased approximately 17%, from 24.86 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 20.69 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Chicago (Illinois) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.72 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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Chicago, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 2,695,598. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Chicago, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Chicago, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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