Identify delivery service
Start with the utility that serves your address, such as ComEd or Ameren Illinois in many competitive-choice areas.
Illinois guide →ILLINOIS ENERGY CHOICE
A practical guide to Illinois electricity choice
Compare utility context and supplier terms with a clear distinction between delivery service and competitive supply.
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Illinois energy choice in plain language
In eligible Illinois utility territories, customers may have a choice between utility supply and competitive supplier offers while the local utility continues to deliver electricity, maintain wires and respond to outages.
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Compare price, rate structure, term, renewal details and fees—not just the headline rate.
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Review the supplier terms and confirm the offer applies to your utility territory and service class.
Learn more →Utility vs. supplier
Your utility is still responsible for delivery infrastructure and outage response. A competitive supplier, when selected, generally changes the supply portion of the bill rather than the physical delivery network.
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