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Location: Champaign, IL

Located 135 miles south of Chicago, Champaign is the 10th most populous city in Illinois. Champaign has an estimated population of 84,651 and is home to the University of Illinois. Starting in 1997, Champaign residents have had the ability to shop and compare electricity supply rates. The Illinois Electric Service Customer Choice and The Rate Relief Law opened the energy market to the entire state of Illinois and allowed retail energy providers to start offering their electricity rates. In this section, you will find more information about Champaign, IL residents energy sources, solar energy potential, usage information and electricity rates.

Usage for Champaign, Illinois

Monthly average household energy usage in IL compared to the national average.

Rates for Champaign, Illinois

Home and business owners in Champaign, IL have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Your Price to Compare: 7.51¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
8.30¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
10.69¢
Plan Length
18 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

18 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.50¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 12 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.60¢
Plan Length
18 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 18 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.99¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
10.49¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

12 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details

Solar Score for Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL Solar Score: 53

The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.

Sources for Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

    • IL is a leading wind energy producer in the US with over 4,000 Mw installed
    • Illinois has the largest crude oil-refining capacity in the Midwest
    • Illinois has an estimated 2.5 million short tons of coal reserves
    • IL is home to 1/8 of all nuclear energy production in the US

Locations

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Research

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