Illinois
vsPennsylvania
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Illinois | Metric | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 17.69¢/kWh | Residential | 19.30¢/kWh |
| 13.07¢/kWh | Commercial | 12.44¢/kWh |
| 10.14¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.36¢/kWh |
| #35 | Price Rank | #37 |
| 15.3% | Renewable % | 3.5% |
Generation Mix
Illinois
Coal
14.6%Gas
16.3%Nuclear
53.6%Wind
13.5%Solar
1.7%Pennsylvania
Coal
5.4%Gas
59.6%Nuclear
31.2%Hydro
1.1%Wind
1.3%Solar
0.5%Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois has cheaper residential electricity at 17.69¢/kWh. The difference is 1.61¢/kWh between the two states. Illinois ranks #35 and Pennsylvania ranks #37 cheapest among all states.
Illinois gets 15.3% of electricity from renewables, while Pennsylvania gets 3.5%. Illinois leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.