Cook County, IL: Electric Rates From 49 Providers

Cook County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

High Power Bills?

Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar

Cook County, Illinois Electricity Overview

Cook County currently is 10th out of 102 counties in Illinois for megawatt hours produced from solar power.

Cook County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel source usage for electricity. The county has accomplished a 44.62% curtailment in the consumption of these fuel sources for electricity generation during the course of the previous 12 months.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Cook County is 19.17 cents. This is around 19.75% higher than the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Cook County is the 889th largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 541,443.16 megawatt hours.

Cook County had a 7.58% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

With 5,109,292 citizens living within the county and 541,443.16 megawatt hours produced each year, Cook County has a per capita production rate of 0.11 megawatt hours. This is the 63 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    53,364,721 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.44 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    541,443 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    59,583 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    481,860 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    12,082,944,580 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,364.9 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within Cook County
Chicago, IL Electricity
Cicero, IL Electricity
Schaumburg, IL Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In Cook County Cities

Recent Energy News in Chicago

To see recent electricity news for cities in Chicago, select the city, year, and month you want to see news for below.

Top Headlines

Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Residual Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Solar

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Landfill Gas

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Landfill Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Chicago Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.22¢ per kWh

  • 4.85% higher than last month
  • 9.25% lower than January last year
  • 4.95% higher than the Illinois average
  • 8.95% lower than the US average
  • 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 911 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 911 since January last year
  • 13,690th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,450 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,463 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.8% lower than last month
  • 9.62% lower than January last year
  • 7.26% lower than the Illinois average
  • 11.97% lower than the US average
  • 499th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 916 since January last year
  • 12,741st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 621 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,015 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$91.51 per month

  • 21.34% higher than last month
  • 1.94% lower than January last year
  • 29.75% lower than the Illinois average
  • 39.38% lower than the US average
  • 498th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 2,461st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,343 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 450 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$84.24 per month

  • 0.18% lower than last month
  • 16.24% lower than January last year
  • 28.68% lower than the Illinois average
  • 36.51% lower than the US average
  • 499th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 1,112th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 74 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,410 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.22¢ per kWh

  • 12.65% higher than last month
  • 23.65% lower than January last year
  • 13.33% lower than the Illinois average
  • 15.9% lower than the US average
  • 496th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 10,375th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,138 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,877 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.32¢ per kWh

  • 2.49% lower than last month
  • 20.25% lower than January last year
  • 19.97% lower than the Illinois average
  • 20.06% lower than the US average
  • 503rd in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 9,657th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,248 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10,062 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$366.07 per month

  • 26.24% higher than last month
  • 20.26% lower than January last year
  • 16.6% lower than the Illinois average
  • 77.54% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 947 since January last year
  • 4,781st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,086 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,418 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$320.76 per month

  • 2.36% lower than last month
  • 24.09% lower than January last year
  • 15.01% lower than the Illinois average
  • 80.4% lower than the US average
  • 499th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 3,704th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,742 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.43¢ per kWh

  • 81.37% higher than last month
  • 42.81% lower than January last year
  • 34.98% higher than the Illinois average
  • 24.4% lower than the US average
  • 1,381st in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 882 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since January last year
  • 9,615th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,768 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 13,230 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

5.96¢ per kWh

  • 7.21% lower than last month
  • 45.7% lower than January last year
  • 12.81% lower than the Illinois average
  • 41.7% lower than the US average
  • 500th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 909 since January last year
  • 2,362nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 773 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 18,630 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$68,526.35 per month

  • 85.63% higher than last month
  • 20.33% lower than January last year
  • 116.8% higher than the Illinois average
  • 103.27% higher than the US average
  • 1,382nd in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since January last year
  • 23,375th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,514 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 581 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$45,625.34 per month

  • 3.09% lower than last month
  • 24.11% lower than January last year
  • 84.95% higher than the Illinois average
  • 33.36% higher than the US average
  • 1,379th in the state out of 1,416 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 21,442nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,095 since January last year

Chicago Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

2,303,334.6 MWh

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 14.6% lower than January last year
  • 49.36% lower than the Illinois average
  • 82.6% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 124 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 316th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

2,362,158.94 MWh

  • 10.64% lower than last month
  • 55.28% lower than January last year
  • 49.93% lower than the Illinois average
  • 79.96% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 124 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 321st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 101 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

8,987.88 MWh

  • 0.59% higher than last month
  • 13.95% lower than January last year
  • 27.62% lower than the Illinois average
  • 67.82% lower than the US average
  • 12th in the state out of 126 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
  • 406th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 72 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

9,936.76 MWh

  • 4.09% lower than last month
  • 22.7% lower than January last year
  • 17.22% lower than the Illinois average
  • 61.55% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 126 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 398th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 72 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

2,303,334.6 MWh

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 14.6% lower than January last year
  • 68.92% lower than the Illinois average
  • 87.43% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 217th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

2,360,198.59 MWh

  • 6.35% lower than last month
  • 37.34% lower than January last year
  • 70.78% lower than the Illinois average
  • 86.76% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since January last year
  • 223rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 93 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for January, 2024

260 MWh

  • 26.83% higher than last month
  • 15.56% higher than January last year
  • 26.4% higher than the Illinois average
  • 84.25% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 59 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 158th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 70 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

988.15 MWh

  • 2.46% lower than last month
  • 44.32% lower than January last year
  • 900.84% higher than the Illinois average
  • 41.86% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 59 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 137th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

8,727.88 MWh

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 14.6% lower than January last year
  • 56.19% lower than the Illinois average
  • 81.49% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 210th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

8,943.28 MWh

  • 3.4% lower than last month
  • 8.56% lower than January last year
  • 57.34% lower than the Illinois average
  • 79.93% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 216th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 86 since January last year

Chicago, IL Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Chicago's residential electricity rate is 19.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 19.76% above the average US price of 16.01 cents. Chicago produces 0.61% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants. The city has allowed a 17.86% rise in non-renewable fuel source usage in their power facilities.

Chicago's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Natural Gas. The city produces 131,599.76 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Other fuel types used include Solar at 12.90% and Landfill Gas at 9.88% of generation. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. The city averages 2,339.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 48th highest in Illinois out of 1466 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 6,235,876,071.5 kilograms, which is the worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Chicago has 13 power generation plants within its borders. This is the highest amount of plants within a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chicago

Chicago residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.109/kWh$149.40/mo.$54.62/mo.
138th14.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chicago
35th$84.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chicago Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chicago, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY
48 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Chicago, Illinois include: 60629, 60618, 60639, 60632, 60647, 60804, 60617, 60608, 60625, 60634, 60623 and 56 other zip code(s).

Cicero, IL Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Cicero's residential electricity rate is 19.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 19.76% above the average US price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Commonwealth Edison.

Cicero has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 12th highest ranked city in the state out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 191,064,916.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 2,332.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 620th worst in Illinois for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cicero

Cicero residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.109/kWh$149.40/mo.$54.62/mo.
138th14.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cicero
35th$84.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cicero Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cicero, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY
48 providers total

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Schaumburg, IL Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Schaumburg's residential electricity rate is 19.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 19.76% above the average US price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Commonwealth Edison.

Schaumburg has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 14th highest ranked city in the state out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 182,595,793.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 2,332.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 620th worst in Illinois for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Schaumburg

Schaumburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.109/kWh$149.40/mo.$54.62/mo.
138th14.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Schaumburg
35th$84.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Schaumburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Schaumburg, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY
48 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Schaumburg, Illinois include: 60193, 60107, 60067, 60133, 60169, 60007, 60172, 60008, 60194, 60173, 60195

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Electricity Production in Cook County, Illinois

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Cook County, Illinois

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ingredion IncorporatedIngredion Inc - Illinois (100.00%)
Bedford Park IL Natural Gas 216,622130,724,664.84603.47
Elgin Energy Center LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%)
Elgin IL Natural Gas 128,03680,360,590.38627.64
University of Illinois Cogen FacilityUniversity of Illinois (100.00%)
Chicago IL Natural Gas 106,112.4428,011,079.53263.98
Chicago West Side Energy CenterAmalgamated Bank of Chicago (100.00%)
Chicago IL Natural Gas 17,0855,589,552.64327.16
CID Gas RecoveryWM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Chicago IL Landfill Gas 16,81817,430,432.51,036.42
Exelon Solar ChicagoLuminace Solar Chicago, LLC (100.00%)
Chicago IL Solar 12,621
Lake Gas RecoveryWM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Northbrook IL Landfill Gas 12,18813,604,120.621,116.19
Calumet Energy Team LLCENGIE (100.00%)
Chicago IL Natural Gas 8,4064,605,979.42547.94
ESIL-PFCHICAGO 3, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%)
Chicago IL Solar 5,574
ESIL-PFCHICAGO 2, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%)
Chicago IL Solar 3,754
IGS Frankfort 2 CSGIGS Solar (100.00%)
Frankfort IL Solar 3,591
WinnetkaWinnetka Public Works (100.00%)
Winnetka IL Natural Gas 2,4812,298,001.59926.24
FedEx Chicago Solar FacilityNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Bedford Park IL Solar 1,959
Loyola University Health PlantLoyola University Health System (100.00%)
Cook County IL Natural Gas 1,7531,057,910.28603.49
Albertsons at Melrose ParkESIL-AL-Melrose, LLC (100.00%)
Melrose Park IL Solar 1,578
NorthropGrummanSolar(Rolling Meadows,IL)NextEra Energy (100.00%)
Rolling Meadows IL Solar 1,500
Northwest Community HospitalNorthwest Community Hospital (100.00%)
Arlington Heights IL Natural Gas 1,448873,792.08603.45
Triton East and West CogenTriton College (100.00%)
River Grove IL Natural Gas 13827,219.78197.24
Museum of Science and IndustryMuseum of Science and Industry (100.00%)
Chicago IL Natural Gas 36.2622,072.96608.74
Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth HospitalPresence Health (100.00%)
Chicago IL Distillate Fuel Oil 1714,694.48864.38
24 power plants total

Cook County, Illinois Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Cook County's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county produces 481,834.76 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Other fuel types used include Solar at 5.65% and Landfill Gas at 5.36% of generation. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. The county averages 2,364.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 12,082,944,580.33 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of emissions for any county in the US. Cook County has 24 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 48th highest number of power plants in a single county.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
88.99%
SOLAR
Solar
5.65%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
5.36%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Cook County, Illinois Net Metering

Approximately 4.08% of the electric suppliers in Cook County offer net metering to their customers. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Cook County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.44% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Cook County is ranked as the 2188th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cook County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Cook County, Illinois?

There are 24 power plants located in Cook County, Illinois

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cook County, Illinois?

By total megawatt hours sold, Commonwealth Edison is the largest electricity supplier in Cook County, Illinois.

How many electric companies offer service in Cook County, Illinois?

There are 49 electricity providers offering service in Cook County, Illinois.

Which electricity companies offer service in Cook County, Illinois?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-12