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ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
16.43¢
Commercial
13.27¢
Customers
4.0M
Rate Type
mixed

How much does ComEd charge per kWh in 2026?

ComEd’s estimated effective residential rate is about 16.43 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $174, including the about $10 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 13.27c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on ComEd’s official rate schedule.

About ComEd

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) serves approximately 4.0 million residential customers across IL. The estimated effective residential rate is about 16.43 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: Northern Illinois including Chicago and suburbs - the largest utility in Illinois

Parent company: Exelon Corporation

Recent rate case: Rates are set through periodic Illinois Commerce Commission proceedings; supply costs reflect Illinois's competitive procurement. Consult the tariff schedule linked above for the current approved pricing.

ComEd Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 16.43c/kWh plus the $10 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$51.08/mo
500 kWh$92.15/mo
750 kWh$133.22/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$174.30/mo
1,250 kWh$215.38/mo
1,500 kWh$256.45/mo

A representative estimate using the effective average rate. Your exact bill depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges. Calculate with your own usage ->

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Fixed charge$10/mo
States servedIL
Rate structuremixed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current ComEd rate per kWh?+
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 16.43 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 13.27c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $10 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does ComEd use?+
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) uses a mixed rate structure. Flat rates charge the same per-kWh price regardless of usage level or time of day.
How do I calculate my ComEd bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using ComEd's estimated effective residential rate of 16.43 cents per kWh and its roughly $10 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.1643) + $10 = $133.22 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my ComEd rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has ComEd made?+
Rates are set through periodic Illinois Commerce Commission proceedings; supply costs reflect Illinois's competitive procurement. Consult the tariff schedule linked above for the current approved pricing.
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