Lake County, IL: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Lake County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lake County, IL is $138.17
  • The average electricity rate in Lake County, IL is 21.71¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lake County, IL

The average residential electric bill in Lake County, IL is $138.17 per month. Lake County, IL is the 13th most expensive county in Illinois for electricity.

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Lake County, Illinois Electricity Overview

Lake County emitted 1,710,718,091.38 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 190th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation.

Lake County generates -0 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 700th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita.

On average, Lake County residents are accountable for 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 2453rd highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the country based on per capita emissions.

Lake County is the 3rd most populous county in Illinois.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Lake County is 21.71 cents. This is roughly 29.74% more than the nationwide average rate of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lake County generates -0 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 1287th highest county out of 3221 counties in the country for production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,550,089 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.65 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,710,718,091 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,412.35 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Waukegan

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Lake County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Waukegan Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.8¢ per kWh

  • 3.52% higher than last month
  • 9.16% higher than November last year
  • 2.4% lower than the Illinois average
  • 1.4% lower than the US average
  • 354th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 145 since November last year
  • 18,528th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,095 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,654 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.75% higher than last month
  • 1.04% higher than November last year
  • 0.43% lower than the Illinois average
  • 3.98% lower than the US average
  • 454th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 84 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 35 since November last year
  • 17,268th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 214 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 955 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$78.17 per month

  • 1.51% higher than last month
  • 1.09% lower than November last year
  • 14.82% lower than the Illinois average
  • 33.89% lower than the US average
  • 235th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 95 since November last year
  • 1,509th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 655 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 637 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$97.07 per month

  • 0.07% lower than last month
  • 4.37% higher than November last year
  • 12.97% lower than the Illinois average
  • 31.76% lower than the US average
  • 350th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 69 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 192 since November last year
  • 2,102nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 69 since November last year

Waukegan, IL Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Waukegan home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.62% lower than the average Illinois rate of 16.43 cents and 5.37% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Customers in the city have 0.87 power outages each year, with outages lasting about 105.59 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Electricity production plants in Waukegan have, sadly, allowed a 12.84% rise in the amount of non-renewable fuels burned each year.

Approximately 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 48th worst polluter in the state out of 1466 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 208,600,740.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waukegan

Waukegan residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.117/kWh$149.64/mo.$63.98/mo.
454th15.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waukegan
350th$97.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waukegan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waukegan, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.7662.18232,154.2915,703,022.97
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.8977.8322,612.643,368,085.32
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.80110.42309,387.0342,681,231.05
54 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Waukegan, Illinois include: 60085, 60031, 60099, 60048, 60087, 60064, 60083

Buffalo Grove, IL Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Buffalo Grove home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.62% lower than the average Illinois rate of 16.43 cents and 5.37% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Customers in Buffalo Grove deal with 0.87 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 105.59 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Buffalo Grove average is 34.04% less at $97.07 per month.

Approximately 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 48th worst polluter in the state out of 1466 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 103,880,621.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.117/kWh$149.64/mo.$63.98/mo.
555th15.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Buffalo Grove
492nd$97.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Buffalo Grove Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.7662.18232,154.2915,703,022.97
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.8977.8322,612.643,368,085.32
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.80110.42309,387.0342,681,231.05
54 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Buffalo Grove, Illinois include: 60004, 60047, 60089, 60090, 60061, 60015, 60069

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Mundelein, IL Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Mundelein home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.62% lower than the average Illinois rate of 16.43 cents and 5.37% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Customers in Mundelein deal with 0.87 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 105.59 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Mundelein average is 34.04% less at $97.07 per month.

Approximately 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 914th worst polluter in the state out of 1466 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 76,220,614.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mundelein

Mundelein residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.117/kWh$149.64/mo.$63.98/mo.
135th15.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mundelein
71st$97.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mundelein Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mundelein, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.7662.18232,154.2915,703,022.97
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.8977.8322,612.643,368,085.32
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.80110.42309,387.0342,681,231.05
54 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Mundelein, Illinois include: 60060, 60048, 60061

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Lake County, Illinois Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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 Lake County, Illinois

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PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
WaukeganNRG Energy (100.00%)
Waukegan IL Natural Gas -1,679151,232,370.7112-733.9915
1 power plant total

Lake County, Illinois Production Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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Distillate Fuel Oil
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Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 2453rd worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 1,710,718,091.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There is one power plant in the county.

Lake County, Illinois Net Metering

Out of the 55 suppliers in Lake County, 2 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Illinois has commendable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Lake County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 6.67% of electricity produced. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.43%, Lake County is ranked as the 2679th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

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

FAQ

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

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

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

Lake County, Illinois has 55 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Illinois?

How many power plants are in Lake County, Illinois?

There is one electricity plant in Lake County, Illinois

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-31