Ohio
vsIllinois
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Ohio | Metric | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 16.96¢/kWh | Residential | 17.69¢/kWh |
| 11.60¢/kWh | Commercial | 13.07¢/kWh |
| 8.52¢/kWh | Industrial | 10.14¢/kWh |
| #33 | Price Rank | #35 |
| 5.3% | Renewable % | 15.3% |
Generation Mix
Ohio
Coal
21.1%Gas
59.6%Nuclear
12.6%Hydro
0.3%Wind
2.0%Solar
2.8%Illinois
Coal
14.6%Gas
16.3%Nuclear
53.6%Wind
13.5%Solar
1.7%Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio has cheaper residential electricity at 16.96¢/kWh. The difference is 0.73¢/kWh between the two states. Ohio ranks #33 and Illinois ranks #35 cheapest among all states.
Ohio gets 5.3% 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.