STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / IL
Illinois electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 19.22¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate19.22¢
1 month-3.4%
1 year+11.6%
5 years+51.6%
Cost to run common equipment in Illinois
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $28 | $337 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $41 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $46 | $554 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $54 | $646 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $58 | $692 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $35 | $421 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $35 | $415 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $72 | $865 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $10 | $115 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $7 | $90 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $5 | $60 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $8 | $100 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $12 | $138 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $14 | $173 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $6 | $67 |