ComEd Rate Alert — Updated September 2026
Current ComEd Rates: ≈17¢/kWh
The average ComEd residential customer now pays about 17¢ per kilowatt-hour — and projections show rates crossing 25¢ by 2035. Here's a complete breakdown of where your money goes, why rates keep climbing, and the one move that stops it.
Current ComEd Rate Per kWh (Summer 2026)
ComEd's summer Price to Compare took effect June 1, 2026 and runs through September 30. Here's exactly what ComEd charges per kilowatt-hour right now:
| Charge | Rate (¢/kWh) |
|---|---|
| Electric supply | 8.677¢ |
| Transmission services charge | 1.722¢ |
| Price to Compare (June 1 – Sept 30, 2026) | 10.399¢ |
| + Delivery charges per kWh (6.333¢ distribution + 0.128¢ distribution tax, since April 2026 bills) | 6.461¢ |
| Estimated all-in summer rate (before taxes & riders) | ~17¢ |
Source: ICC Plug In Illinois — ComEd Price to Compare, June 2026. The Price to Compare adjusts monthly via the Purchased Electricity Adjustment; this past winter it was roughly 9.66¢/kWh. All-in estimate includes delivery and varies with usage.
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Current ComEd Rate Breakdown
Your ComEd bill has two main components — supply and delivery — plus fixed monthly charges you pay before using a single kWh.
Summer Price to Compare
10.399¢/kWh
Supply + transmission, effective June 1, 2026
Delivery Rate
6.333¢/kWh
Distribution Facilities Charge beginning with April 2026 bills • plus 0.128¢ distribution tax
All-In Average
~17¢/kWh
Approximate annual average
Fixed Monthly Charges
$19.37
$15.50 customer + $3.87 meter
What this means:
Before you flip a single light switch, ComEd charges you $19.37 every month. On top of that, you pay about 17¢ for every kWh you use (10.399¢ supply plus roughly 6.46¢ delivery). For the average household using ~1,025 kWh/month, that's roughly $175/month — and summer bills often exceed $200 once air conditioning pushes usage higher.
ComEd Rate History (2019–2026)
Seven years of steady increases — accelerating sharply in 2026.
| Year | Rate (¢/kWh) | ~Monthly Bill | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.1¢ | $87 | Stable pre-pandemic baseline |
| 2020 | 9¢ | $86 | COVID demand dip — temporary relief |
| 2021 | 9.5¢ | $90 | Recovery begins, wholesale costs climb |
| 2022 | 10.5¢ | $100 | Capacity + supply cost spikes |
| 2023 | 11¢ | $105 | PJM capacity auction increases |
| 2024 | 11.5¢ | $109 | $606M delivery increase approved by ICC |
| 2025 | 12.5¢ | $119 | Continued delivery surcharges |
| 2026 | 17¢ | $175 | Supply rate +47%, record PJM auction ($333/MW-day) |
Sources: Citizens Utility Board 2026 Rate Guide, EIA Illinois electricity data, ICC docket filings. Monthly bill based on ~950–1,025 kWh average usage.
Why ComEd Rates Keep Rising
It's not one thing — it's five forces all hitting at the same time.
PJM Capacity Auction Hit the Price Cap
The PJM 2027–28 capacity auction cleared at a record $333.44/MW-day — the FERC-imposed price ceiling — and still left a 6,623 MW reliability shortfall. This single event is the largest driver of the 2026 rate jump. Every ComEd customer is paying for this through the supply portion of their bill.
$606 Million Delivery Rate Increase
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $606 million delivery rate increase for ComEd — one of the largest in Illinois history. This covers grid infrastructure investment but is paid entirely by ratepayers through delivery charges.
Data Center Demand Surge in Northern Illinois
AI and cloud data centers are flooding into the PJM territory, especially northern Illinois and the greater Chicago area. PJM projects data centers will consume 13% of total grid capacity by 2035. More demand on the same grid means higher prices for everyone.
Grid Modernization Costs Passed to Ratepayers
ComEd's aging infrastructure requires billions in upgrades — smart meters, new substations, storm hardening, and grid automation. These improvements are necessary but every dollar comes from delivery charges on your bill.
Natural Gas Price Volatility
Natural gas still sets the marginal price of electricity in PJM during peak hours. Price swings in the gas market ripple directly into your supply rate — and with coal plants retiring, gas-fired generation has even more pricing power.
ComEd Rate Projections (2026–2035)
Based on 6% annual escalation — still conservative given the actual 47% jump in 2026. See what your $175/month bill becomes if you stay on ComEd.
| Year | Projected Rate | ~Monthly Bill | vs. Solar Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.0¢/kWh | $174 | Save $71/mo |
| 2027 | 18.0¢/kWh | $185 | Save $82/mo |
| 2028 | 19.1¢/kWh | $196 | Save $93/mo |
| 2029 | 20.3¢/kWh | $208 | Save $105/mo |
| 2030 | 21.5¢/kWh | $220 | Save $117/mo |
| 2031 | 22.8¢/kWh | $233 | Save $130/mo |
| 2032 | 24.1¢/kWh | $247 | Save $144/mo |
| 2033 | 25.6¢/kWh | $262 | Save $159/mo |
| 2034 | 27.1¢/kWh | $278 | Save $175/mo |
| 2035 | 28.7¢/kWh | $294 | Save $191/mo |
10-year cumulative cost on ComEd (at 6% annual increase)
$27,564
That's what you'll pay ComEd over 10 years if rates climb at just 6%/year.
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