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Location: Chicago, IL 60619

With over 2.7 million residents, the city of Chicago is the 3rd most populous city in the US. The Chicago metro area is home to over 10 million residents. Chicago’s energy is served by the utility ComEd, which is the largest energy utility in IL. With the passing of the Illinois Electric Service Customer Choice and The Rate Relief Law in 1997, Chicago residents were given the choice to choose a retail energy provider’s supply rate over their utility supply rates. By 2002, the state of Illinois was fully deregulated and new retail energy providers (REPs) began to offer their services. Below you will find more information on Chicago energy usage, sources, solar potential and more.

Usage for Chicago, Illinois (60619)

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

Rates for Chicago, Illinois

Home and business owners in Chicago, 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: 6.47¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
7.68¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
9.29¢
Plan Length
18 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

18 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
7.79¢
Plan Length
7 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter Term Optimized 7

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.94¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 12 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.99¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

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

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details

Solar Score for Chicago, IL 60619

Chicago, IL Solar Score: 49

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 Chicago, IL 60619

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

    • Illinois fossil fuels include substantial coal reserves and some crude oil
    • IL is the nation’s leading ethanol producer with over 26 million acres of farmland
    • The majority of renewable energy produced in Illinois comes from wind energy
    • Illinois leads the nation in electricity generated from nuclear power

Locations

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Research

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