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Illinois Electricity Rate

$0.1680 / kWh

US Rank: #18 most expensive

Comparison: +0% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Illinois

Calculated using Illinois's average residential rate of $0.1680 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.164 $39.31
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.111 $26.61
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.159 $38.10
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.294 $79.38
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.046 $16.51
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.092 $11.09
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.015 $3.63
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.242 $72.58
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.290 $193.54
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.010 $7.26
Chest Freezer 110W $0.009 $6.65
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.113 $81.65
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.378 $11.34
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.252 $60.48
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.168 $120.96
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.185 $1.66
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.243 $3.64
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.302 $2.27
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.546 $393.12
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.017 $12.10
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.020 $3.02
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.006 $4.23

Electricity Bill Factors in Illinois

While the statewide average is $0.1680/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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