Electricity rates in Illinois
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Tariff and voltage
At 120 V it draws about 12.5 A. Voltage changes the current (amps), not the cost.
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Per hour: $0.29, Per day: $2.32, Per month: $70.48
- Per hour
- $0.29
- Per day
- $2.32
- Per month
- $70.48
- Per year
- $846.22
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 19.32¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in Illinois
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.19 | $4.64 | $140.96 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.29 | $2.32 | $70.48 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $0.77 | $2.32 | $70.48 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.29 | $1.74 | $52.86 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.05 | $1.28 | $38.76 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.14 | $1.16 | $35.24 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.12 | $0.93 | $28.19 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.46 | $0.46 | $14.10 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.06 | $0.46 | $14.10 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.08 | $0.31 | $9.40 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.04 | $0.31 | $9.40 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $1.84 | $0.24 | $7.42 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.24 | $7.40 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.23 | $7.04 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.03 | $0.17 | $5.29 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.14 | $0.14 | $4.40 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.14 | $4.23 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.01 | $0.12 | $3.52 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.02 | $0.12 | $3.52 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.01 | $0.12 | $3.52 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.04 | $0.12 | $3.52 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.10 | $0.10 | $2.94 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.02 | $0.08 | $2.35 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.35 | $0.06 | $1.77 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.39 | $0.06 | $1.76 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.23 | $0.06 | $1.76 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.11 | $0.06 | $1.75 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.10 | $0.05 | $1.47 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0019 | $0.05 | $1.41 |
About electricity rates in Illinois
Illinois was among the first states to restructure its electricity market, and retail choice is well established. Commonwealth Edison delivers power across northern Illinois including Chicago, and Ameren Illinois serves the central and southern parts of the state; both are regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Households may buy supply from an alternative retail supplier, join a municipal aggregation program in which their town chooses a supplier for all residents, or take default supply procured by the Illinois Power Agency.
Illinois generates more nuclear power than any other state, with natural gas, wind and a declining amount of coal making up the rest. The northern and southern parts of the state belong to different regional grids, PJM and MISO. Cold winters are heated mostly with natural gas, while hot, humid summers drive air-conditioning demand. Net metering is available for rooftop solar.