Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $18.70 per month.
Per hour
6.1¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.61
10 hours/day
Per month
$18.70
91 kWh
Per year
$224
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.35 | $112 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.61 | $18.70 | $224 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.23 | $37.39 | $449 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.61 per day, $18.70 per month, or $224 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $18.70 per month here versus $17.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.