Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Prospect Heights
January
$509highestFebruary
$403March
$197April
$154May
$152June
$153July
$163August
$158September
$150lowestOctober
$165November
$198December
$344Carbon Emissions
754 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,384 kWh
Prospect Heights's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Prospect Heights's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 17% of the energy in Prospect Heights. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Prospect Heights. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Prospect Heights.
47%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
17%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,110 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,425
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Prospect Heights can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Prospect Heights. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
ComEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 10.03¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,384 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 monthsmost popular | 9.59¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 9.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 10.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 10.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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