Portable Ice Maker in Springfield — $19/yr to Run (15.9¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Springfield costs about $2/month at 15.9¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Springfield, IL Electricity Rate

15.9¢/kWh

Utility: ComEd

+22% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.10

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.59

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$19

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$95

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Springfield

PeriodkWhSpringfield CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.10$0.08+$0.02
Weekly4.2$0.67$0.55+$0.12
Monthly10.0$1.59$1.30+$0.29
Quarterly30.0$4.76$3.90+$0.86
Annual120.0$19.03$15.60+$3.43

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Daily

$0.10

Monthly

$1.59

Annual

$19

5-Year

$95

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Springfield

  • Springfield electricity rates are 22% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Clean and descale monthly
  • Use filtered water for better ice
  • Turn off when not needed

Portable Ice Maker Cost in Other Illinois Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Springfield
Springfield (current)15.9¢$19
Chicago16.6¢$20+$1
Aurora15.0¢$18$-1
Joliet14.4¢$17$-2
Naperville14.6¢$18$-1
Rockford17.0¢$20+$1
Elgin13.6¢$16$-3
Peoria16.9¢$20+$1
Waukegan14.3¢$17$-2

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Springfield, IL

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Springfield, IL

Springfield is a mid-sized Illinois city where residential electricity rates from ComEd are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Springfield's rate of 15.9¢/kWh costs approximately $19 per year — $3 more than the national average of $16.

Electricity in Springfield is significantly more expensive than the national average — 22% higher. For a Portable Ice Maker used 4 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $3 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

With a cost of living index of 97, Springfield is near the national median. The Portable Ice Maker's monthly cost of $1.59 represents a typical share of the average Springfield electric bill of $128/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Springfield's moderate climate (avg 52.4°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Portable Ice Maker produces approximately 0.09 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Springfield residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Springfield.

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