Illinois
vsWisconsin
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Illinois | Metric | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 17.69¢/kWh | Residential | 18.16¢/kWh |
| 13.07¢/kWh | Commercial | 13.06¢/kWh |
| 10.14¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.92¢/kWh |
| #35 | Price Rank | #36 |
| 15.3% | Renewable % | 12.3% |
Generation Mix
Illinois
Coal
14.6%Gas
16.3%Nuclear
53.6%Wind
13.5%Solar
1.7%Wisconsin
Coal
31.8%Gas
40.2%Nuclear
15.5%Hydro
3.2%Wind
3.1%Solar
4.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois has cheaper residential electricity at 17.69¢/kWh. The difference is 0.47¢/kWh between the two states. Illinois ranks #35 and Wisconsin ranks #36 cheapest among all states.
Illinois gets 15.3% of electricity from renewables, while Wisconsin gets 12.3%. Illinois leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.