Residential electricity prices in Palatine, IL in March 2026 averaged approximately 18.86 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Palatine differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Palatine increased approximately 8%, from 16.47 ¢/kWh to 17.83 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Palatine in March 2026 averaged 12.10 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Palatine natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Palatine natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Palatine (Illinois) increased approximately 24%, from 9.22 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 11.40 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Palatine solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Palatine 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 village of Palatine, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 68,557. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Palatine, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Palatine, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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