Franklin County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Franklin County, Illinois Electricity Overview
At $141.18, the Franklin County average monthly residential electric bill is 33.22% more than the Illinois average bill.
Residents of Franklin County consume enough electricity to emit 2,283.54 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 63rd highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the state.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Franklin County is SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative.
Franklin County uses around 9218.84% of the electricity that it generates.
Franklin County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.29% more than the national average price, at 18.63 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.
Franklin County is home to over 38,068 residents and produces 4,313 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.11 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Franklin County 713th out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
397,609 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,313 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,313 MWh
Production per Capita
0.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
86,929,637 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,283.54 kg
Recent Energy News in West Frankfort
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 3,833 positions to 15,351st, from last year's value of 19,184th
- In West Frankfort, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 6,763 positions to 10,860th, from last year's value of 17,623rd
- In West Frankfort, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 3,154 positions to 10,860th, from last month's value of 14,014th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 355 positions to 15,351st, from last month's value of 15,706th
- In West Frankfort, the residential electricity bill decreased by 23.43% to $116.51, from last month's value of $152.16
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 8.15% to $136.36, from last year's value of $148.46
- In West Frankfort, the residential electricity bill decreased by 12.58% to $116.51, from last year's value of $133.28
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 1.01% to $136.36, from last month's value of $137.76
- In West Frankfort, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 1,414th, from last year's value of 1,413th
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In West Frankfort, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 6,546 positions to 16,702nd, from last year's value of 23,248th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,541 positions to 21,446th, from last year's value of 22,987th
- In West Frankfort, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 2,997 positions to 16,702nd, from last month's value of 19,699th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 75 positions to 21,446th, from last month's value of 21,521st
- In West Frankfort, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 26.66% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.76 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 6.62% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.95 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 2.49% to 15.48 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.88 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 2.15% to 15.48 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 15.83 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 1,414th, from last year's value of 1,413th
- In West Frankfort, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,414th, from last year's value of 1,412th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 9,618 positions to 8,562nd, from last year's value of 18,180th
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 5,336 positions to 2,906th, from last year's value of 8,242nd
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 487 positions to 1,414th, from last year's value of 927th
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 594 positions to 2,906th, from last month's value of 2,312th
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 524 positions to 890th, from last year's value of 1,414th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 93 positions to 8,562nd, from last month's value of 8,469th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate decreased by 27.46% to 7.16 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.86 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 31.86% to 4.67 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.86 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate increased by 6.69% to 4.67 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 4.38 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate decreased by 2.48% to 7.16 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.34 ¢ / kWh
- In West Frankfort, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 890th, from last month's value of 888th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,183 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,520th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 315.1 MWhs
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 70 positions to 124th, from last year's value of 54th
- In West Frankfort, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In West Frankfort, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Solar
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 595 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 609th
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 315.1 MWhs
- In West Frankfort, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 43 positions to 59th, from last year's value of 16th
West Frankfort Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
15.23¢ per kWh
- 14.8% higher than last month
- 16.45% lower than February last year
- 0.99% higher than the Illinois average
- 6.54% lower than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 487 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 14,528th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,069 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,769 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
16.72¢ per kWh
- 1.47% lower than last month
- 2.4% higher than February last year
- 5.12% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.32% lower than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 487 since February last year
- 19,185th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 304 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 163 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$116.51 per month
- 23.43% lower than last month
- 12.58% lower than February last year
- 15.28% higher than the Illinois average
- 7.06% lower than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 10,860th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,154 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,763 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$136.36 per month
- 1.01% lower than last month
- 8.15% lower than February last year
- 16.75% higher than the Illinois average
- 2.89% higher than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 15,351st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 355 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,833 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
13.03¢ per kWh
- 6.62% lower than last month
- 26.66% lower than February last year
- 2.46% higher than the Illinois average
- 4.34% lower than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 16,702nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,997 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,546 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
15.48¢ per kWh
- 2.49% lower than last month
- 2.15% lower than February last year
- 11.13% higher than the Illinois average
- 9.66% higher than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 21,446th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 75 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,541 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$328.99 per month
- 31.38% lower than last month
- 19.05% lower than February last year
- 1.57% higher than the Illinois average
- 80.34% lower than the US average
- 1,416th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 4,859th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,591 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,190 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$403.32 per month
- 1.57% lower than last month
- 19.02% lower than February last year
- 7.97% higher than the Illinois average
- 75.44% lower than the US average
- 1,416th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 6,313th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 519 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,337 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
4.67¢ per kWh
- 6.69% higher than last month
- 31.86% lower than February last year
- 27.38% lower than the Illinois average
- 52.58% lower than the US average
- 890th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 524 since February last year
- 2,906th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 594 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,336 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.16¢ per kWh
- 2.48% lower than last month
- 27.46% lower than February last year
- 3.58% higher than the Illinois average
- 29.87% lower than the US average
- 1,414th in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 487 since February last year
- 8,562nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 93 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,618 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$8,758.8 per month
- 10.55% lower than last month
- 15.42% lower than February last year
- 56.3% lower than the Illinois average
- 71.43% lower than the US average
- 891st in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 12,460th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 645 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 189 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$12,018.09 per month
- 1.1% lower than last month
- 25.29% lower than February last year
- 52.12% lower than the Illinois average
- 64.74% lower than the US average
- 892nd in the state out of 1,416 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 13,272nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 222 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,242 since February last year
West Frankfort, IL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for West Frankfort is about 18.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 188th out of 1466 cities in the state. There has been a 160.45% rise in the use of renewable energy (like solar, wind or hydro power) in West Frankfort over the course of the previous year. It's great to see these fuel sources slowly replace fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. Providers operating within the city limits have achieved an increase in generation from solar facilities of approximately 2,657 megawatt hours, or 160.45%.
Coming in at as the 290th worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, West Frankfort releases 15,897,011.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 1426th highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,177.97 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has one electricity plant within its borders. West Frankfort's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Frankfort
West Frankfort residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Frankfort, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.59 | 137.01 | 5,760,547.68 | 955,881,319 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Benton, IL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Benton is about 18.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 171st out of 1466 cities in the state. Ameren Illinois has an estimated 88 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Illinois average monthly residential electric bill is $105.97, while the Benton average is 33.16% higher at $141.11 per month. This ranks the city 913th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 283rd worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, Benton releases 16,393,210 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 94th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 2,308.58 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton
Benton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.59 | 137.01 | 5,760,547.68 | 955,881,319 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Christopher, IL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Christopher is about 19.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 906th out of 1466 cities in the state. Ameren Illinois has an estimated 25 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Illinois average monthly residential electric bill is $105.97, while the Christopher average is 32.49% higher at $140.41 per month. This ranks the city 784th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 472nd worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, Christopher releases 5,676,792.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 1066th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 2,308.58 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Christopher
Christopher residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Christopher, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.59 | 137.01 | 5,760,547.68 | 955,881,319 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Illinois
Power Plants in Franklin County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kern A Community Solar, LLC CSGKern A Community Solar, LLC (100.00%) | West Frankfort | IL | Solar | 4,313 |
Franklin County, Illinois Details
Franklin County is the 33rd worst ranked county in Illinois out of 102 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 86,929,637.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 63rd highest in the state in pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,283.54 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There is one electricity plant in the county. Franklin County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
Providers In Each City in Franklin County:
- Benton, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Buckner, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Christopher, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Ewing, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Hanaford, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Macedonia, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 45.61%
- Wayne-White Counties Cooperative: 54.39%
- North City, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Orient, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Royalton, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Sesser, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Thompsonville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Valier, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- West City, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- West Frankfort, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Zeigler, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Franklin County, Illinois?
The largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.
Which electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 5,956 |
| 2 | SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 4,350 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 3,036 |
| 4 | MC Squared Energy Services | 551 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 477 |
| 6 | Dynegy Energy Services | 447 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 423 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 345 |
| 9 | Eligo Energy | 290 |
| 10 | Residents Energy | 177 |
How many power plants are within Franklin County, Illinois?
Franklin County, Illinois has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Illinois?
Franklin County, Illinois is home to 39 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
