Electricity prices Illinois (MISO hub), October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
3.6¢/kWh
−10% vs. yesterday · −4% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
2.7¢/kWh
Highest
7.1¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 2 am · 2.8¢/kWh
- 9 am · 2.7¢/kWh
- 10 am · 2.8¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
9 am–11 am, average 2.7¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
9 am–12 pm, average 2.8¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
8 am–12 pm, average 2.8¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Last 7 days, hour by hour
Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27Oct 28Oct 29Oct 3012 am3 am6 am9 am12 pm3 pm6 pm9 pm
Previous days
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