Green = Deregulation laws/orders in place
Yellow = Not deregulated

Illinois

Electricity Rates

Residential = 10 cents/kwh (National ranking: 12)

Commerical = 8 cents/kwh
(National ranking: 13)

Industrial = 5 cents/kwh(National ranking: 12)

kwh = kilowatt hour
1st ranking = highest rate in catagory

Deregulation

Illinois moved to deregulate its energy industry in 1997. In mid-1999, the state amended its deregulation law to smooth the transition to full deregulation by May 2002. The amendment allowed for a two percent increase in the rate cap, accelerated the scheduled residential rate cut to October 2001 and required expansion of certain transmission and generation facilities ahead of full competition.

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Department of Energy Information on Illinois

State Commerce Commission Electricity Page

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