Delaware
vsIllinois
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Delaware | Metric | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 17.13¢/kWh | Residential | 17.69¢/kWh |
| 12.64¢/kWh | Commercial | 13.07¢/kWh |
| 9.64¢/kWh | Industrial | 10.14¢/kWh |
| #34 | Price Rank | #35 |
| 4.4% | Renewable % | 15.3% |
Generation Mix
Delaware
Coal
3.0%Gas
87.6%Wind
0.1%Solar
3.5%Illinois
Coal
14.6%Gas
16.3%Nuclear
53.6%Wind
13.5%Solar
1.7%Frequently Asked Questions
Delaware has cheaper residential electricity at 17.13¢/kWh. The difference is 0.56¢/kWh between the two states. Delaware ranks #34 and Illinois ranks #35 cheapest among all states.
Delaware gets 4.4% of electricity from renewables, while Illinois gets 15.3%. Illinois leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.