Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Des Plaines
January
$467highestFebruary
$316March
$205April
$176May
$169June
$171July
$196August
$181September
$168lowestOctober
$172November
$215December
$391Carbon Emissions
636 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,247 kWh
Des Plaines's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Des Plaines's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Des Plaines. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Des Plaines. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Des Plaines.
50%
Nuclear
20%
Wind
13%
Coal
12%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
794 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,127
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines. 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 |
| Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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