Electricity rates in Chicago, IL
Chicago (2,664,452 people, Cook County) is served by Commonwealth Edison Co.. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Chicago
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in Cook County right now
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Outage history in Cook County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 83 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 155,204 (7.2%) | 63,645 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cicero 19.2¢
- Stickney 19.2¢
- Oak Park 19.2¢
- Berwyn 19.2¢
- Forest Park 19.2¢
- North Riverside 19.2¢
- Riverside 19.2¢
- Hometown 19.2¢
- Lyons 19.2¢
- River Forest 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60625, 60626, 60628, 60629, 60630, 60631, 60632, 60633, 60634, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60639, 60640, 60641, 60642
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chicago?
Most homes in Chicago get power from Commonwealth Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Chicago?
About $117 a month, based on 606 kWh a month (the average for Commonwealth Edison Co. customers) at 19.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chicago, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Chicago.
How often does the power go out in Chicago?
In 2025, customers in Cook County averaged 83 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 63,645 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.