Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $350 per month.
Per hour
$2.30
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.52
5 hours/day
Per month
$350
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,205
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.76 | $175 | $2,102 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.52 | $350 | $4,205 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $23.04 | $700 | $8,410 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.52 per day, $350 per month, or $4,205 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $350 per month here versus $334 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.