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Illinois Energy Profile

PJM/MISO
Grid Operators
#1
Nuclear State
HVDC Corridor
Wind Import
ComEd
Major Utility

Illinois leads the nation in nuclear generation with six plants operated by Constellation. The state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act set aggressive clean energy targets. Tech companies are eyeing Illinois' nuclear fleet for data center power, and a major HVDC line would deliver Kansas wind to the state.

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⚡ Energy Profile
15.9¢
Residential Rate
#19 in US
8.8¢
Industrial Rate
per kWh
178 TWh
Generation
#5 in US
45.4 GW
Capacity
summer peak
Nuclear
Primary Source
for generation
42.2M
CO₂ (metric tons)
#14 in US
Grid Operator
RTO/ISO
Capacity Mix
11%
53%
18%
12%
Coal 11%Gas 53%Nuclear 18%Wind 12%Solar 4%Other 2%
Commonwealth Edison Co
🏠 Residential
BESH- Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat… · Flat
3.82¢
kWh
Fixed: $19.11/mo · Demand: $3.99/kW
🏢 Commercial
BESH-Watt Hour Delivery Class(Unbundled) · Flat
4.57¢
kWh
Fixed: $17.35/mo · Demand: $3.99/kW
🏭 Industrial
BESH-Very Large Load Delivery Class (Unbundled) · Flat
1.35¢
kWh
Fixed: $628.65/mo · Demand: $9.95/kW
3.89
Annual GHI
kWh/m²/day
3.72
Annual DNI
kWh/m²/day
86%
vs National Avg
(4.5 kWh/m²/day)
⛅ Average solar potential, slightly below national average
Monthly GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1.8
Jan
2.6
Feb
3.6
Mar
4.8
Apr
5.5
May
6.2
Jun
6.2
Jul
5.3
Aug
4.4
Sep
2.9
Oct
1.9
Nov
1.4
Dec
Measured at Chicago
1,821
EV Stations
6,021
Charging Ports
Alternative Fuel Stations
29
⛽ CNG
2
🧊 LNG
93
🔥 LPG
332
🌽 E85
494
🌿 Biodiesel
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