Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Springfield — $17/yr to Run (15.9¢/kWh)

Your incandescent light bulb (60w) in Springfield costs about $1/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

$0.05

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.45

9 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$17

110 kWh/yr

Lifetime (1yr)

$17

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Springfield

PeriodkWhSpringfield CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.05$0.04+$0.01
Weekly2.1$0.33$0.27+$0.06
Monthly9.1$1.45$1.19+$0.26
Quarterly27.4$4.34$3.56+$0.78
Annual109.5$17.37$14.24+$3.13

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Daily

$0.05

Monthly

$1.45

Annual

$17

1-Year

$17

Energy Saving Tips for Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Springfield

  • Springfield electricity rates are 22% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Switch to LED immediately to save 85%
  • Each LED replacement saves $12/year
  • LED bulbs last 25x longer

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Cost in Other Illinois Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Springfield
Springfield (current)15.9¢$17
Chicago16.6¢$18+$1
Aurora15.0¢$16$-1
Joliet14.4¢$16$-2
Naperville14.6¢$16$-1
Rockford17.0¢$19+$1
Elgin13.6¢$15$-3
Peoria16.9¢$18+$1
Waukegan14.3¢$16$-2

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Cost FAQ — Springfield, IL

Understanding Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) 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 Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) (60W) at Springfield's rate of 15.9¢/kWh costs approximately $17 per year — $3 more than the national average of $14.

Electricity in Springfield is significantly more expensive than the national average — 22% higher. For a Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) used 5 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 Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s monthly cost of $1.45 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 Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) produces approximately 0.08 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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