Estimate household-profile electricity bills in Illinois using deterministic monthly usage assumptions and the statewide residential rate. This family is scenario-focused and complements benchmark and calculator routes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Illinois average rate | 16.96 ¢/kWh |
| Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh) | $152.64 |
| Benchmark annual bill | $1831.68 |
| U.S. benchmark monthly bill | $158.13 |
Illinois's typical residential bill estimate is lower than the U.S. average by $5.49 per month (3.5%).
Rollout note: this state page is the canonical estimator owner for Illinois. Profile scenario pages are linked only when explicitly allowlisted (0 active in this state).
Family scope: active profile pilot coverage is currently 16 routes across 4 states, with all non-allowlisted state-profile routes deferred.
| Profile | Monthly usage | Monthly estimate | Annual estimate | Profile scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 650 kWh | $110.24 | $1322.88 | Apartment (rollout-deferred) |
| Small Home | 900 kWh | $152.64 | $1831.68 | Small Home (rollout-deferred) |
| Medium Home | 1,200 kWh | $203.52 | $2442.24 | Medium Home (rollout-deferred) |
| Large Home | 1,600 kWh | $271.36 | $3256.32 | Large Home (rollout-deferred) |
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.