1.0Citizens Utility Boardhttps://www.citizensutilityboard.orgrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JRWc1B9pfI"><a href="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/electric/">Electric</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/electric/embed/#?secret=JRWc1B9pfI" width="600" height="338" title="“Electric” — Citizens Utility Board" data-secret="JRWc1B9pfI" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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Note: Visit CUBHelpCenter.com to find out why this price is about 50 percent higher than last October. Ameren Illinois 8.402¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 800 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.08402 on your bill.) 7.483¢ per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 800 kWh. (Appears as 0.07483 on your bill.) Note: This is a significant decrease in price from the summer. Visit CUBHelpCenter.com to learn why Ameren’s price skyrocketed last summer. MidAmerican 2.705¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 1,000 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.02705 on your bill.) 0.878¢ per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 1,000 kWh. (Appears as 0.00878 on your bill.) Note: See historical electricity prices here.[/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sign up for Email Alerts” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_id=”emailHeading1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713471535416{padding-top: -25px !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” el_class=”emailSignupForm1″] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_custom_heading text=”Electric Fact Sheets” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_cta h2=””] Electric Rates (October 2025 – May 2026)  ComEd 9.689¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Appears as 0.09689 on your bill.) Note: Visit CUBHelpCenter.com to find out why this price is about 47 percent higher than last October. Ameren Illinois 8.402¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 800 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.08402 on your bill.) 7.483¢ per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 800 kWh. (Appears as 0.07483 on your bill.) Note: This is a significant decrease in price from the summer. Visit CUBHelpCenter.com to learn why Ameren’s price skyrocketed last summer. MidAmerican 2.705¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 1,000 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.02705 on your bill.) 0.878¢ per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 1,000 kWh. (Appears as 0.00878 on your bill.) Note: See historical electric prices here.[/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour color=”sky” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Electric Bill Basics” tab_id=”1598890905690-46cdcadf-73e9″][vc_column_text css=””]Electric Bill Basics The PJM power grid operator can have a major impact on ComEd bills. Learn more about CUB’s advocacy work at PJM, at ForABetterGrid.org Making Sense of Your Electric Bill Reading Your Meter Utility Check List for Renters Understanding Your Budget-Billing Plan Maintenance Plans Understanding the Illinois Commerce Commission The Facts on Municipal and Cooperative Utilities [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Choosing Another Supplier” tab_id=”1598890905639-c21914cf-cc44″][vc_column_text]Choosing Another Supplier CUB Facts on Alternative Electric Suppliers (ComEd customers) See a list of alternative supplier offers in ComEd territory at PlugIn.Illinois.gov, the state of Illinois’ electric choice resource. Infographic: Are you with an alternative supplier? (Spanish version) Watch: Are You Overpaying for Electricity with an Alternative Supplier? (ComEd) CUB Facts on Alternative Electric Suppliers (Ameren customers) See a list of alternative supplier offers in Ameren territory at PlugIn.Illinois.gov, the state of Illinois’ electric choice resource. Infographic: Are you with an alternative supplier? (Spanish version) Watch: Are You Overpaying for Electricity with an Alternative Supplier? (Ameren) Community Power (Municipal Aggregation) Deals  (See a list of Municipal Aggregation deals at PlugIn.Illinois.gov, the state of Illinois’ electric choice resource.) CUB’s Guide to Renewable Energy Plans (Infographic in English, Spanish and Polish) The HEAT Act: a breakdown [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Special Pricing Programs” tab_id=”1598892668074-ff1a2ede-6164″][vc_column_text]Alternative Pricing Programs ComEd Customers Peak Time Savings Hourly Pricing (Infographics in English, Spanish and Polish) Central AC […]https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CUB_IL_LogoBadgeRGBAdminLogo.png254254