Aurora, IL Electricity Supply: Alternatives to the ComEd Default Rate
ComEd still delivers power to every Aurora address, but Illinois lets you choose the supplier. Compare licensed ARES offers against ComEd's Price to Compare.
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Switch Both Electric + Gas in Aurora — Save $140+/year
Aurora is in a dual fuel deregulated state. You can switch both your electricity AND natural gas provider. Most customers who switch both save $140 or more per year.
About Energy Choice in Aurora
Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois and sits squarely inside ComEd's northern Illinois service territory. Under the Illinois Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law, every ComEd residential customer — Aurora included — can choose an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES) for the supply portion of their bill while ComEd keeps handling delivery.
The most important number to know in Aurora is the ComEd Price to Compare (PTC), which is the supply rate ComEd charges customers who never switch. Any ARES offer should be compared directly against the current PTC — not against a headline number in an ad. Because PTC updates on ComEd's schedule, the same ARES rate can be a good deal in one season and a bad deal a few months later.
Aurora's mix of older housing in the East Side and newer construction on the far West Side means usage patterns vary widely block to block. Fixed-rate ARES plans generally suit customers who want predictable bills through Illinois's cold winters and humid summers; variable-rate offers can look attractive short-term but have historically been the main source of complaints filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who delivers electricity in Aurora, IL?
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) delivers electricity to all of Aurora. ComEd owns the poles, wires and meters and remains responsible for outages regardless of which supplier you choose.
Can I pick an electricity supplier in Aurora?
Yes. Illinois allows Aurora residents to choose an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES) licensed by the Illinois Commerce Commission. ComEd continues to deliver the power over the same wires.
What is the ComEd Price to Compare and why does it matter in Aurora?
The Price to Compare is ComEd's supply rate for customers who haven't switched to an ARES. It's the benchmark for whether an alternative supplier is actually saving you money in Aurora — always compare against the current PTC, not a marketing rate.
Does Aurora participate in a municipal aggregation program?
Aurora has participated in electric aggregation in the past, negotiating supply rates on behalf of residents. Program status changes over time, so check with the City of Aurora to see whether an aggregation contract is currently in effect.
Who do I call for a power outage in Aurora?
Report Aurora outages to ComEd at 800-334-7661 or via the ComEd outage map. Alternative suppliers do not respond to outages — ComEd is always the emergency contact.