Macoupin County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Macoupin County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Macoupin County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 17.17% more than the United States average, at 18.77 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.
With 8,834 megawatt generated from solar power and 45,152 citizens in Macoupin County, the county averages 0.2 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 22nd in the state out of 102 counties.
Ameren Illinois is the largest provider in Macoupin County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Macoupin County is 47th in Illinois rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 8,834 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.
At $142.11, the average monthly residential electric bill in Macoupin County is 34.10% above the state average and 2.76% higher than the nationwide average.
Macoupin County is ranked as the 1310th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with over 400,000 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
471,599 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,834 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
8,834 MWh
Production per Capita
0.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
102,284,330 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,265.33 kg
Recent Energy News in Carlinville
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 6,763 positions to 10,860th, from last year's value of 17,623rd
- In Carlinville, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 3,154 positions to 10,860th, from last month's value of 14,014th
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the residential electricity bill decreased by 23.43% to $116.51, from last month's value of $152.16
- In Carlinville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 8.15% to $136.36, from last year's value of $148.46
- In Carlinville, the residential electricity bill decreased by 12.58% to $116.51, from last year's value of $133.28
- In Carlinville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 1.01% to $136.36, from last month's value of $137.76
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 6,546 positions to 16,702nd, from last year's value of 23,248th
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 2,997 positions to 16,702nd, from last month's value of 19,699th
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 26.66% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.76 ¢ / kWh
- In Carlinville, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 6.62% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.95 ¢ / kWh
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 5,336 positions to 2,906th, from last year's value of 8,242nd
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 594 positions to 2,906th, from last month's value of 2,312th
- In Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 524 positions to 890th, from last year's value of 1,414th
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 31.86% to 4.67 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.86 ¢ / kWh
- In Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate increased by 6.69% to 4.67 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 4.38 ¢ / kWh
- In Carlinville, 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 Carlinville, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 890th, from last month's value of 888th
Carlinville 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
Carlinville, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of Carlinville are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.81% higher than Illinois' average price of 15.60 cents. This ranks the city 617th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 53 total residential customers, Ameren Illinois is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Carlinville average is 2.51% more at $141.77 per month.
Carlinville residents average 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 13,202,755.67 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Carlinville has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carlinville
Carlinville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carlinville, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Staunton, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of Staunton are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.01% higher than Illinois' average price of 15.60 cents. This ranks the city 129th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 63 total residential customers, Ameren Illinois is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Staunton average is 3.03% more at $142.48 per month.
Staunton residents average 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 10,732,577.57 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Staunton has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Staunton
Staunton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Staunton, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Virden, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of Virden are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.88% higher than Illinois' average price of 15.60 cents. This ranks the city 268th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 30 total residential customers, Ameren Illinois is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Virden average is 2.70% more at $142.03 per month.
Virden residents average 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 7,712,957.98 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Virden has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Virden
Virden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Virden, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Macoupin County, Illinois
Power Plants in Macoupin County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Viking Solar CSGViking Solar (100.00%) | Palmyra | IL | Solar | 4,474 | ||||
USS Solar BrickStandard Solar (100.00%) | Standard City | IL | Solar | 4,360 |
Macoupin County, Illinois Details
Macoupin County residents average 2,265.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 102,284,330.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Solar is the primary fuel in Macoupin County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Macoupin County has the 39th highest power plants of any county in Illinois, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Macoupin County:
- Benld, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Brighton, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Bunker Hill, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 30.65%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 34.67%
- Ameren Illinois: 34.67%
- Carlinville, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Chesterfield, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Dorchester, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Eagarville, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- East Gillespie, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Gillespie, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 39.54%
- Empire District Electric: 20.93%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 39.54%
- Girard, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 5.05%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 31.65%
- Empire District Electric: 31.65%
- Ameren Illinois: 31.65%
- Hettick, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Medora, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Modesto, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 30.96%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 30.96%
- Empire District Electric: 30.96%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 7.13%
- Mount Clare, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Mount Olive, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- New Douglas, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Nilwood, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 25.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 25.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 25.00%
- Palmyra, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 25.07%
- Empire District Electric: 25.07%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 24.80%
- Ameren Illinois: 25.07%
- Royal Lakes, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Sawyerville, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Scottville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 33.33%
- Shipman, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Standard City, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 25.00%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 25.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 25.00%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
- Staunton, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Virden, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Rural Electric Convenience: 33.33%
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- White City, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Wilsonville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- MJM 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 Macoupin County, Illinois?
By total customer count, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity company in Macoupin County, Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Macoupin County, Illinois?
Macoupin County, Illinois is home to 41 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Macoupin County, Illinois?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Macoupin County, Illinois
What electricity companies offer service in Macoupin County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 13,691 |
| 2 | Homefield Energy | 6,980 |
| 3 | MJM Electric Cooperative | 4,008 |
| 4 | Rural Electric Convenience | 2,351 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 1,266 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 1,096 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 1,028 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 972 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 793 |
| 10 | Eligo Energy | 666 |
