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DeKalb County, Illinois Electricity Overview
There was a 9.55% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in DeKalb County.
Over 100.02% of DeKalb County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking DeKalb County at 257th in the US for renewable electricity generation.
DeKalb County averages 6.09 megawatt hours generated from wind turbines per resident, which is 16th highest county in Illinois out of 102 counties.
Of all US counties, DeKalb County ranks 179th in megawatt hours generated from wind power.
DeKalb County is the 29th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of -0 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel types.
DeKalb County is the 27th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 102 counties in Illinois, releasing 95,235,326.17 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,046,871 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
610,536 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
610,629 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-93 MWh
Production per Capita
6.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
95,235,326 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
950.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in DeKalb
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DeKalb Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.47¢ per kWh
- 3.23% higher than last month
- 13.68% lower than April last year
- 7.29% lower than the Illinois average
- 8.53% lower than the US average
- 528th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 137 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 166 since April last year
- 17,207th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 810 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,630 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.37¢ per kWh
- 1.4% lower than last month
- 15.74% lower than April last year
- 6.83% lower than the Illinois average
- 10.88% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 402 since April last year
- 14,678th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,212 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,676 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$64.43 per month
- 8.57% lower than last month
- 17.43% lower than April last year
- 25.07% lower than the Illinois average
- 42.85% lower than the US average
- 480th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 1,044th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 579 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,553 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$80.15 per month
- 1.39% lower than last month
- 21.87% lower than April last year
- 22.21% lower than the Illinois average
- 41.1% lower than the US average
- 477th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 744th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 88 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,885 since April last year
DeKalb, IL Electricity Overview
DeKalb's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.83% lower than Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents and 10.88% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 43,943.67 megawatt hours each year, Commonwealth Edison is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the DeKalb average is 41.93% less at $80.15 per month.
Emissions in DeKalb average 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 168th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 93,654,166.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 40th largest emissions amount in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in DeKalb
DeKalb residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in DeKalb, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in DeKalb, Illinois include: 60115, 60178, 60112
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Sycamore, IL Electricity Overview
Sycamore's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.83% lower than Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents and 10.88% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 26,157.09 megawatt hours each year, Commonwealth Edison is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Sycamore average is 41.93% less at $80.15 per month.
Emissions in Sycamore average 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 1240th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 41,361,662.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 141st largest emissions amount in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sycamore
Sycamore residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sycamore, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Sandwich, IL Electricity Overview
Sandwich's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.83% lower than Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents and 10.88% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 12,153.04 megawatt hours each year, Commonwealth Edison is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Sandwich average is 41.93% less at $80.15 per month.
Emissions in Sandwich average 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 168th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 16,372,324.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 283rd largest emissions amount in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sandwich
Sandwich residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sandwich, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Sandwich, Illinois include: 60545, 60548, 60552
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Electricity Production in DeKalb County, Illinois
Power Plants in DeKalb County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FPL Energy Illinois Wind LLC HybridNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Shabbona | IL | Wind | 610,536 |
DeKalb County, Illinois Details
Emissions in DeKalb County average 950.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 2871st worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 95,235,326.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1825th highest amount in the nation. Wind is the primary fuel type in DeKalb County, with 100.02% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. DeKalb County has one power generation plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in DeKalb County:
- Cortland, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- DeKalb, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Genoa, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Hinckley, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Kingston, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Kirkland, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Malta, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Sandwich, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Shabbona, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Sycamore, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
- Waterman, Illinois:
- Commonwealth Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in DeKalb County, Illinois?
There is one power plant located in DeKalb County, Illinois
How many electric companies offer service in DeKalb County, Illinois?
There are 50 electricity suppliers serving consumers in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What electricity company is the largest provider in DeKalb County, Illinois?
By total megawatt hours sold, Commonwealth Edison is the largest electricity provider in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Which electricity companies offer service in DeKalb County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison | 177,257 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 1,802 |
| 3 | Spark Energy | 1,196 |
| 4 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,049 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 941 |
| 6 | Dynegy Energy Services | 763 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 722 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 590 |
| 9 | Green Mountain Energy | 521 |
| 10 | Ameren Illinois | 519 |
