NEWTest any supplier offer against 10.103¢ in 10 seconds
Updated Skim it in 2 minutes · 10-min full readBy The Day Company review team · How we make money
10.103¢ComEd’s price to beat since Oct 1, 2026
$0To join or leave AutoSave
25–28%Off ComEd’s price with a battery bundle, supply only
Short answer
Only if you’ll pay less than ComEd’s price to compare: 10.103¢ per kWh since October 1, 2026. Many supplier deals cost more. Two offers through Think+ are built around that price. AutoSave switches you only when Think Energy can beat it. An Energywell battery bundle promises at least 25% off it.
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Before you switch anything, check 3 things
Your bill’s supply line says ComEd, not another company. If it’s another company, find your contract’s end date and cancel fee.
You’re not on Hourly Pricing or a time-of-use rate, and you don’t have solar.
Any offer stays below 10.103¢ for its whole term, or promises to put you back on ComEd if it can’t. Test an offer below.
Type the price from the letter, call or door knock. We’ll show what it costs you a month next to ComEd’s 10.103¢.
Supply only. ComEd still delivers your power, and its delivery charges don’t change whoever supplies you. ComEd’s monthly Purchased Electricity Adjustment is left out. Nothing you type is saved or sent. The result is an illustrative estimate, not a quote or a promise of savings.
Mark your calendar: 10.103¢ can change in January 2027
ComEd sets new supply prices every June and October. The transmission part of its price usually changes each January, next in January 2027. A deal that beats 10.103¢ today has to beat the January and June 2027 prices too, and ComEd hasn’t set them yet. Before you sign, ask what any offer charges after May 31, 2027.
10.103¢ComEd’s price to compare since Oct 1, 2026
$0Fee to join, stay on or leave AutoSave
25–28%Off ComEd’s price on the battery bundle, supply only
3 timesA year ComEd’s price can change: June, October and January
Built on public data from the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Plug In Illinois site, the Citizens Utility Board, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the EPA, and the companies’ own pages and contracts. We name each document in the sources.
01 · Find your fit
Should you switch, and to what?
Answer 6 quick questions. You’ll get a straight answer, even if it’s “stay with ComEd.”
Find your best fit6 quick taps · 30 seconds
Step 1 of 6
General guidance from public rules and each company’s published terms, not advice. Each company decides who qualifies, and the agreement you sign controls.
The trap to skip: a teaser rate that beats 10.103¢ for a few months, then jumps or turns variable. CUB, Illinois’s utility watchdog, warns people to beware of bad supplier deals. Test the price after the intro, too.
You have 3 real choices: stay on ComEd’s supply, let AutoSave switch you only when it’s cheaper, or take a battery bundle. The last two are paid partner offers through Think+, so we don’t score them. Here they are side by side, cons included.
Best for: solar homes, Hourly Pricing and zero paperwork
Stay on ComEd’s supplyThe default · Not a partner
10.103¢per kWh, since Oct 1, 2026$0nothing to sign3×a year the price can change
Contract
None
Price changes
June, October and January
Monthly adjustment
Yes, up or down
Who delivers
ComEd
Nothing to sign or cancel
Solar credits follow ComEd’s net metering rules
A low-income supply discount stays in place
The price can go up at each reset
The monthly adjustment can add to it
No backup power
Plug In Illinois and ComEd’s price to compare, checked Oct 15, 2026
Best for: switching only when it beats ComEd
AutoSaveThrough Think+ · Paid partner · Not rated
$0to join, stay or leave10.103¢the price it must beatRefundif you pay more, they say
Paid linkWe get a fee if you sign up. We never score companies that pay us.
Think+ Illinois battery page, Oct 14, 2026, and Energywell’s agreement. Key terms
Supply prices only. ComEd still delivers your power under all 3, and its delivery charges don’t change. Terms change, so check each offer before you sign.
Not open yet
Community solar: not open through this link right nowThink+ lists Illinois discounts of 15%, or 20% for income-qualified homes
When we checked ComEd and Ameren ZIP codes on Oct 14, 2026, no community solar offer came up in sign-up. We’ll update this page when it opens.
Thinking about a home battery? Pick your path first.
Own itWant to own solar + a battery?
You own the panels and the battery, and the power they make is yours to use. No supplier contract comes with it.
Battery onlyNo solar, just a backup battery and a lower supply rate? (ComEd area)
Energywell puts a whole-home battery at your house for $0 and prices your supply at least 25% under ComEd’s price to compare. It doesn’t allow solar without its written OK.
Paid linkWe get a fee if you sign up. We never score companies that pay us.
Already have solar? The battery bundle isn’t for you, because Energywell doesn’t allow solar without its written consent. Switching supply can also change what your solar credits earn. See how ComEd net metering works.
Think Home Solutions, LLC (“the Company”) does business as “Think+” in all states except Ohio. The Company may receive compensation from the Product Partners for the services it provides to you. The Company does not have access to every supplier rate in your area and does not guarantee that the rates available through AutoSave are the lowest available at any given time. See Terms of Service for details.
Think+ sign-up page, read Oct 14, 2026
What that means: Think+ and its advisors, including us, get paid when you sign up. And AutoSave doesn’t see every supplier’s rates. That’s why the offer test works with any price you get.
AutoSave is a broker service with no fees. You give it permission to switch your supply for you, but only when Think Energy’s rate is lower than ComEd’s price.
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You sign up once
Enter your ZIP, pick AutoSave and give permission to act for you. There’s no fee.
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It checks the price
Think Energy builds a rate from how you use power and compares it with ComEd’s price to compare.
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Lower? You switch
If Think Energy can beat ComEd, they switch your supply and email you first.
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Not lower? You stay
If it can’t, you stay on ComEd’s supply. Nothing changes on your bill.
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Ever pay more? Ask
If you ever pay more than ComEd’s price, they say they’ll refund the difference. You must ask.
Same ComEd service. ComEd still fixes outages and sends the bill.
No fees. No fee to join, no monthly fee and no fee to leave.
Hands-off. No rate shopping, no renewal dates to track.
Small businesses too, if they use under 100,000 kWh a year.
Tired of door knockers and teaser rates? Let one service watch the price for you.
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Who qualifies: owners of single-family homes in the ComEd area, with their name on the ComEd bill, no solar or battery, and good enough credit. AutoPay and paperless bills are required. Energywell’s Illinois supplier is Fanfare Energy, LLC.
From Think+’s Illinois battery page (checked Oct 14, 2026) and Energywell’s Illinois Battery Service Agreement.
Comparing Energywell with Base Power?Read our side-by-side. It goes line by line through both contracts.
What could the bundle cut from your supply cost?
Slide to your usage. The battery is $0, so the difference shows up in the supply part of your bill.
Supply cost: ComEd vs. the battery bundleAt ComEd’s 10.103¢
Find it on your ComEd bill, next to “Total kWh.” The average Illinois home used 693 kWh a month in 2024, the EIA says.
Staying on ComEd’s supply costs about $21 more a monthAbout $248 a year at 800 kWh, supply only. The bundle’s price: $60.13 a month. ComEd’s: $80.82.
At your mix, the bundle works out to 7.52¢ per kWh, vs. ComEd’s 10.103¢. ComEd still delivers your power, and delivery charges stay the same.
Supply cost only, at ComEd’s price to compare. It leaves out delivery, taxes and ComEd’s monthly Purchased Electricity Adjustment, which can move ComEd’s own price up or down. Think+ doesn’t list a monthly base charge for the Illinois bundle, so check the fact sheet before you sign. This is an illustrative estimate, not a quote or a promise of savings. Your real cost depends on your use and the agreement you sign.
Thinking about a home battery? Pick your path first.
Own itWant to own solar + a battery?
Rather own your power? Solar panels make it at home, and a battery stores some of it for outages.
Battery onlyNo solar, just a backup battery and a lower supply rate? (ComEd area)
Energywell owns the battery and covers the install. You buy supply from it at 25% off ComEd’s price by day and 28% overnight. No solar without its written OK.
Paid linkWe get a fee if you sign up. We never score companies that pay us.
Already have solar? The battery bundle isn’t for you, because Energywell doesn’t allow solar without its written consent. Switching supply can also change what your solar credits earn. See how ComEd net metering works.
How the gap grows with your usage
Big homes, electric heat and electric cars use more power, so a percentage off adds up faster.
Supply cost a month: ComEd’s 10.103¢ vs. 25% off
500 kWh$13 a month less$51$38
1,000 kWh$25 a month less$101$76
1,500 kWh$38 a month less$152$114
2,000 kWh$50 a month less$202$152
ComEd supply at 10.103¢25% off, the bundle’s daytime price
The more power you use, the bigger the gap. At 2,000 kWh, it’s about $50 a month.
Supply only, before delivery and taxes. ComEd still delivers your power, and its delivery charges stay the same with any supplier. Overnight use at 28% off would widen the gap a little. Math: kWh × 10.103¢, and kWh × 7.58¢.
Before you sign: what leaving early can cost
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Illinois’s utility watchdog, reports a $500 fee to end the battery agreement early if the battery is picked up. If the battery stays at your home, CUB reports a $15,000 “Non-Recovered Battery Cancellation Fee.” The agreement runs 15 years. CUB also notes that no one promises a full charge for a long outage.
Picked up$500
Left at home$15,000
Confirm both fees in your contract before you sign. Selling your home or moving? Ask how the agreement transfers first.
Got an electric car? Here’s what charging adds
An electric car can add 300 kWh or more a month. That makes your supply price matter more.
Charging at home vs. gasEPA and EIA data
What you drive
About $48 a month to charge at home, all-invs. about $173 a month in gas for the same 1,000 miles. Charging uses about 300 kWh.
Gas costs about $1,500 a year more than charging at home. The supply part of charging is about $30 at ComEd’s 10.103¢, or about $22 at the bundle’s overnight price.
ComEd supply$30
Bundle, night$22
All-in$48
Gas$173
Illustrative, before taxes. Supply rows: ComEd’s 10.103¢, and the bundle’s overnight price, 28% off. All-in: the 2024 Illinois average of 15.87¢ per kWh (EIA). Your own all-in price depends on your delivery charges. It’s an estimate, not a quote: your car, your driving and fuel prices will change the numbers. An electric car or SUV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles, and a Tesla Model Y is rated 27 to 30. An electric pickup like the Ford F-150 Lightning uses 48. Those are EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. Gas cars: 27.2 mpg, the 2024 new-vehicle average (EPA). Gas pickups: 21 mpg for a Ford F-150 4WD. Gas price: $4.695 a gallon for Chicago regular in the week of Oct 12, 2026 (EIA).
Switching isn’t right for everyone. Stay put if any of these fit you.
Stay with ComEd’s supply if…Skip the headache
You have solar panels. Switching can change how your solar credits work. Read our ComEd net metering guide first.
You’re on Hourly Pricing or time-of-use. AutoSave doesn’t compare against those rates. See ComEd Hourly Pricing.
You get a low-income discount on supply. Switching can end it.
You’re locked into another supplier. Wait for your end date, or you pay its cancel fee.
Your town’s program already beats 10.103¢. Check the rate on your town’s letter.
Have solar? Here’s the plain truth. While ComEd supplies your power, ComEd’s net metering rules decide what your extra solar power earns. A new supplier’s own terms can change that. The battery bundle isn’t for you either, because Energywell doesn’t allow solar without its written consent. Want a battery with your solar? See ComEd’s battery rebate.
In Ameren territory? Nothing through Think+ came up for Ameren ZIP codes when we checked. Ameren’s price to compare is 10.441¢ for your first 800 kWh and 8.262¢ after that, through May 31, 2027. Test an offer against it, or see why your Ameren bill is so high. On a city utility or co-op? Those set their own prices, so supplier offers don’t apply.
These come from the companies’ own terms, plus Illinois’s utility watchdog. Reading them now means no surprises later.
AutoSave
The guarantee, word for word. The AutoSave page says you’ll never pay more than ComEd’s price, with a refund if you do. The terms add that savings aren’t guaranteed.
What it compares. Only ComEd’s price to compare. It leaves out ComEd’s monthly adjustment, and time-of-use, hourly and demand rates.
Refunds. You must ask, and send bills if needed. They have up to 120 days to pay you by bill credit, gift card or check.
Your rate. It isn’t shown ahead of time. You let Think+ sign supply contracts with Think Energy for you, which can be month-to-month or longer.
Old supplier fees. If you leave another supplier early, its cancel fee is yours. They won’t pay it.
Switching back. Going back to ComEd can take 1 to 2 billing cycles. A ComEd rule may then block a return to that supplier for 6 billing periods.
Bill help. The sign-up form says you’ll lose any low-income discount on the supply part of your bill.
Calls and texts. Signing up lets them call and text you, including marketing and recorded calls.
Disputes. Disputes go to one-on-one arbitration. You can opt out in writing within 30 days.
From the AutoSave Terms of Service V2.0, the Summary Document and the Communications Policy.
The battery bundle
15 years. The battery agreement runs 15 years. Your power contract is 5 years, then renews.
Leaving early. CUB reports a $500 fee to end early if the battery is picked up, and a $15,000 “Non-Recovered Battery Cancellation Fee” if it stays at your home. Confirm both in your contract.
The $99 to reserve. It’s refundable after your first bill, or if you cancel before permits are filed.
The $99 monthly battery fee. It’s waived only while Energywell supplies your power. Switch to another supplier, and it can start.
Solar. You can’t add solar without Energywell’s written consent.
Who supplies you. Energywell supplies power in Illinois through Fanfare Energy, LLC.
Backup isn’t promised. Backup time isn’t guaranteed, and CUB notes no one promises a full charge for a long outage.
Who qualifies. Owners of single-family homes, with their name on the ComEd bill, no solar or battery, and good enough credit. AutoPay and paperless bills are required.
The guarantee at renewal. It must beat a comparable rate from a licensed supplier, with the same term and renewable share, and no promo rates.
From the Think+ Illinois battery page, Energywell’s Illinois Battery Service Agreement and the Citizens Utility Board’s July 2026 Q&A.
Terms change. Read the copy you get at sign-up, and save it with your bills..
Sign-up happens on the partner’s site and takes about 5 minutes. Have your ComEd bill handy.
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Tap a Paid link
Enter your ZIP. ComEd ZIPs show AutoSave right away.
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Add your details
Your ComEd account number, service address and contact info.
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Read and agree
Open the terms and summary. Check the guarantee, the refunds and the 30-day arbitration opt-out.
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Watch your email
You get an email before any change to your supply. ComEd also mails a letter when a supplier switch is made.
For the battery bundle, you’ll also send photos of your electrical panel and the install spot, then pay the refundable $99. Install can take up to 12 weeks.
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09 · Questions
Questions about switching ComEd suppliers
Straight answers to what ComEd customers ask most.
What is ComEd’s price to compare right now?
It’s been 10.103 cents per kWh since October 1, 2026, and it can change in January 2027. It covers supply and transmission only. It leaves out ComEd’s monthly Purchased Electricity Adjustment, delivery charges and taxes.
Can I switch to a different electric supplier in Illinois?
Yes, if ComEd, Ameren Illinois or MidAmerican Energy delivers your power. You can buy the supply part of your bill from a licensed supplier, and your utility still delivers the power, fixes outages and sends the bill. Homes served by a city utility, a rural electric co-op or Mt. Carmel Public Utility can’t pick a supplier. In the ComEd area, compare any offer with ComEd’s price to compare: 10.103 cents per kWh since October 1, 2026.
Who does ComEd buy its electricity from?
ComEd doesn’t choose where its default power comes from. The Illinois Power Agency, a state agency, plans and buys electricity each year for homes that stay on ComEd’s supply. ComEd passes that cost through, and a monthly adjustment trues it up so customers pay ComEd’s actual cost of buying power, no more and no less. That cost sets the price to compare: 8.413 cents for supply plus 1.69 cents for transmission, or 10.103 cents per kWh.
Should I switch away from ComEd’s supply?
Only if the new price stays below ComEd’s price to compare for the whole contract. Watch for teaser rates that jump after a few months, variable rates and monthly fees. Illinois’s consumer watchdog, CUB, warns people to beware of bad supplier deals.
Is there a way to switch only when it’s cheaper?
Yes. Some broker services compare a supplier’s rate with ComEd’s price to compare and keep you on ComEd if the supplier can’t beat it. The one we cover doesn’t show its rate ahead of time, and refunds for any month you pay more must be requested.
What if I’m already with another supplier?
Check your contract’s end date and cancel fee first. Switching services generally won’t pay a cancel fee from your old supplier, so it’s often best to switch near the end of your term.
Can I switch suppliers if I have solar panels?
Be careful. While ComEd supplies your power, ComEd’s net metering rules set your solar credits. A new supplier’s own terms can change what your extra power earns. The battery bundle we cover isn’t open to homes with solar. Read our ComEd net metering guide before you switch, or stay with ComEd’s supply.
Does switching change who fixes my power or sends my bill?
No. ComEd still delivers your power, fixes outages and usually sends one bill. Only the supply part of your bill changes.
What happens if I switch back to ComEd?
Going back can take 1 to 2 billing cycles. Under a ComEd rule cited in one service’s terms, you may then be unable to return to that supplier for 6 billing periods.
Is a battery bundle cheaper than ComEd’s supply?
The bundle we cover promises at least 25% off ComEd’s price to compare by day and 28% overnight, on supply only. It comes with a 15-year battery agreement. CUB reports a $500 fee to end early if the battery is picked up, and a $15,000 fee if it stays at your home. Confirm both in your contract.
Will I lose a low-income bill discount if I switch?
You may. One service’s own authorization form says you’ll no longer get the low-income discount on the supply part of your bill. Ask before you switch.
Can I use these offers if Ameren, a city utility or a co-op serves me?
Not right now. When we checked on October 14, 2026, nothing came up through Think+ for Ameren ZIP codes. City utilities and co-ops set their own prices, so you can’t use a supplier offer there. These offers are for homes in the ComEd area.
Does an electric car change the math?
It adds a lot of power use. Driving 1,000 miles a month in an electric SUV uses about 300 kWh. At ComEd’s 10.103 cents, the supply part is about $30. At the battery bundle’s overnight price, 28% off, it’s about $22. The same miles in a 27-mpg gas car took about $173 in gas at Chicago prices in October 2026.
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Illinois Commerce Commission, Plug In Illinois, ComEd Price to Compare (checked October 15, 2026): 10.103 cents per kWh since October 1, 2026, made up of 8.413 cents for supply, set for October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, and 1.69 cents for transmission, which “usually changes annually and will change again in January 2027.”
Illinois Power Agency, Electricity Procurement (read October 15, 2026): the state agency plans and buys power for homes on their utility’s default supply. ComEd, Ameren Illinois and MidAmerican customers can choose a supplier; customers of city utilities, rural electric co-ops and Mt. Carmel Public Utility can’t.
Illinois Commerce Commission, Plug In Illinois, Ameren Illinois Price to Compare (read October 14, 2026): 10.441 cents for the first 800 kWh and 8.262 cents after that, through May 31, 2027.
Citizens Utility Board, CUB Q&A: battery and electricity supply offers in Illinois (July 22, 2026): the $500 early-exit fee, the $15,000 “Non-Recovered Battery Cancellation Fee,” the 15-year agreement and the limits on backup power.
Think+, AutoSave page and AutoSave Terms of Service V2.0 (version 20260715), Summary Document and Communications Policy (read October 14, 2026): how AutoSave works, its refund terms, fees, switching back, the low-income discount and arbitration.
Think+, Home Battery, Illinois page (read October 14, 2026): the 25% and 28% discounts and their hours, the $99 reservation, the EcoFlow battery, who qualifies, install timing and renewal terms.
Energywell, Illinois Battery Service Agreement (version V20260624), read in full by our team on September 28, 2026 for our Illinois battery bundle comparison: the 15-year term, the $99 monthly battery fee waived while Energywell supplies your power, the rule against solar without written consent, and its Illinois supplier, Fanfare Energy, LLC.
Think+, Community Solar page (read October 14, 2026): Illinois discounts shown on its map.
Think+, sign-up page company disclosure (read October 14, 2026), quoted in the fine print.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024 Average Monthly Bill, Residential (released October 7, 2025): Illinois homes used 693 kWh a month and paid 15.87 cents per kWh on average in 2024.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update (released October 14, 2026): Chicago regular gas averaged $4.695 a gallon in the week of October 12, 2026.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Automotive Trends Report highlights: new model year 2024 vehicles averaged a record 27.2 mpg in real-world driving.
Changelog · last updated October 15, 2026 · 3 updates
October 15, 2026 (v1.3): Added estimate labels to every tool, and corrected when ComEd’s price can next change (January 2027).
October 15, 2026 (v1.1): Added a 10-second offer test for ComEd and Ameren prices, a side-by-side look at staying with ComEd, AutoSave and the battery bundle, a supply cost chart, an electric car estimate and a choice between owning solar and a battery-only deal. The battery bundle’s key terms, monthly battery fee and exit costs are now in one place, and there are 4 new questions.
October 14, 2026: First version: a 6-question finder, the price to beat, partner offers, a supply calculator, when not to switch, the fine print and sign-up steps.
How to cite:The Day Company review team, “Should you switch your ComEd electric supplier in 2026?,” The Day Company, updated October 15, 2026. https://theday.company/answers/switch-comed-electric-supplier
Offer details, prices and terms come from the companies’ own pages and documents as of October 14, 2026, and are shown for illustration. They can change at any time. This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Calculator and tool results are illustrative estimates, not quotes or promises of savings, and the agreement you sign controls. The Day Company is a paid Energy Advisor for Think+ and earns a fee when you sign up through a Paid link. Think+, AutoSave, Think Energy, Energywell and EcoFlow are trademarks of their owners.
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