IllinoisEnergyPrices.comUsage profile, capacity tags, forward curves, basis, congestion, and supplier credit - plus timing and term length.
Illinois Business Energy Rates
What influences your electricity and natural gas pricing and how to build a buying strategy that matches budget, risk, and sustainability goals.
Usage & Timing
Load profile, start month, term length, and seasonality.
Market Inputs
Forward curves, basis, congestion, capacity tags, and T&D.
Commercial Terms
Credit, bandwidth, pass-throughs, and early termination.
Compare Commercial Energy Plans in Illinois
- Have a recent bill and contract end date.
- Define priorities: budget certainty vs. market opportunity.
- Check inclusions: capacity, transmission, line losses, and fees.
- Review pass-throughs and early termination language.
- Consider renewable add-ons (RECs) to meet goals.
- Align term with market seasonality and operations.
Plan Types Explained (Simple Examples)
Index & Block + Index
Pre-fix part of your usage; let the rest float.
Example: 60% block at $0.071/kWh + 40% index. If index averages $0.060/kWh -> blended ~ $0.066/kWh; if $0.085/kWh -> ~ $0.076/kWh.
Renewable Options
Buy RECs to match a chosen % of usage.
Example: 50% green on 100 MWh/month -> ~50 RECs. At ~$0.30/REC, -> ~$15/month.
Multi-Site Aggregation
Quote multiple sites together to leverage scale.
Example: 5 sites x 20,000 kWh = 100,000 kWh quoted as one portfolio with a shared renewal date.
Examples are illustrative only and not offers. Actual pricing depends on load, term, credit, and market conditions.
Pricing FAQs
They provide budget certainty. But flexible or hybrid can be better if you can manage risk.
30-120 days prior to start, depending on account size and credit process.
RECs add a small premium but can be budgeted and scaled to your goals.
Sometimes - review contract language. Most switch at end of term to avoid penalties.
12-36 months is common. Align with market seasonality and your operational plans.
You fix a portion of usage at a set price and let the rest float with the market, creating a blended cost each month.