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ElectricityRatePerKWh

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

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

About ComEd

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) serves approximately 4.0 million residential customers across IL. The current residential rate is 16.43 cents per kWh as of April 2026.

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

Parent company: Exelon Corporation

Recent rate case: 2025 ICC rate case - approved grid modernization cost recovery under ComEd formula rate

Sample Monthly Bill

900 kWh (national avg) x 16.43c + $10 fixed$157.87/mo
1,100 kWh (higher usage) x 16.43c + $10 fixed$190.73/mo
Quick Reference
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) charges 16.43 cents per kWh for residential customers as of April 2026, sourced from the utility's current tariff schedule. The commercial rate is 13.27c/kWh. The monthly fixed customer charge is $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 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?+
2025 ICC rate case - approved grid modernization cost recovery under ComEd formula rate