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Madison County, Illinois Electricity Overview

As the 847th largest generator of solar power in the United States, Madison County produces a total of 3,885 megawatt hours from solar.

With a US average residential electricity bill of $138.3, Madison County citizens pay about 2.13% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.

As the 868th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, Madison County produces 566,245 megawatt hours of electricity.

Madison County generates 99.31% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, giving it a ranking of 20th out of 102 counties in Illinois for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

With 3,885 megawatt produced from solar power and 263,864 consumers in Madison County, the county averages 0.01 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 40th out of 102 counties in Illinois.

Madison County generates 2.15 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1365th highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,755,978 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.44 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    566,245 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,885 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    562,360 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    716,295,589 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,714.64 kg

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Granite City 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

Granite City Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

8,329,995.52 MWh

  • 0.21% lower than last month
  • 60.69% lower than February last year
  • 155.56% higher than the Illinois average
  • 13.74% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 124 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 241st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 49 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

17,546,851.68 MWh

  • 5.07% lower than last month
  • 23.26% lower than February last year
  • 285.04% higher than the Illinois average
  • 50.58% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 124 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 222nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

37,343 MWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 15.22% lower than February last year
  • 257.71% higher than the Illinois average
  • 61.28% higher than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 126 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 240th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

43,506.08 MWh

  • 1.84% lower than last month
  • 6.08% lower than February last year
  • 269.08% higher than the Illinois average
  • 69.2% higher than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 126 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 235th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Purchased Steam Fuel Types for February, 2024

18,378.63 MWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 15.22% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Illinois average
  • 335.87% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 8 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Purchased Steam

21,411.83 MWh

  • 1.84% lower than last month
  • 6.08% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Illinois average
  • 331.56% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 8 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

18,964.38 MWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 23.04% higher than February last year
  • 15.55% higher than the Illinois average
  • 50.18% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 160th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

17,315.65 MWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 10.15% higher than February last year
  • 14.91% lower than the Illinois average
  • 60.97% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 187th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 66 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

8,329,995.52 MWh

  • 0.21% lower than last month
  • 53.35% higher than February last year
  • 43.76% higher than the Illinois average
  • 43.09% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 160th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

6,688,147.7 MWh

  • 1.66% higher than last month
  • 17.69% higher than February last year
  • 14.62% lower than the Illinois average
  • 62.27% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 58 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 192nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 85 since February last year

Granite City, IL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 19.00 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Granite City, which is 21.75% above the average Illinois price of 15.60 cents and 18.60% more than the US average of 16.02. Ameren Illinois is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $140.41 per month.

Granite City emits 4,143.97 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 14th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 113,279,498.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has the 33rd highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant. In Granite City, Purchased Steam makes up 49.22% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Adding Purchased Steam totals to Natural Gas (40.21%) and Blast Furnace Gas (10.58%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granite City

Granite City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
1152nd16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Granite City
557th$137.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Granite City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Granite City, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED16.59137.015,760,547.68955,881,319
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Granite City, Illinois include: 62040, 62201, 62060, 62048

Alton, IL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 18.78 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alton, which is 20.34% above the average Illinois price of 15.60 cents and 17.23% more than the US average of 16.02. Selling an estimated 3,554.06 megawatt hours, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Alton average is 1.96% higher at $141.01 per month.

Alton citizens average 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 94th highest in Illinois out of 1466 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 59,796,778.68 kilograms, which is the 88th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Alton have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alton

Alton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
687th15.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alton
913th$145.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alton, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED16.59137.015,760,547.68955,881,319
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Alton, Illinois include: 62002, 62035, 62010, 62024, 62018

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Edwardsville, IL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 18.72 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Edwardsville, which is 19.96% above the average Illinois price of 15.60 cents and 16.86% more than the US average of 16.02. Selling an estimated 4,283.19 megawatt hours, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Edwardsville average is 2.07% higher at $141.17 per month.

Edwardsville citizens average 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 94th highest in Illinois out of 1466 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 58,259,265.96 kilograms, which is the 93rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Edwardsville have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edwardsville

Edwardsville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
650th14.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Edwardsville
952nd$146.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Edwardsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Edwardsville, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED16.59137.015,760,547.68955,881,319
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Edwardsville, Illinois include: 62040, 62025, 62034, 62087, 62048

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Electricity Production in Madison County, Illinois

Power Plants in Madison County, Illinois

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Granite City WorksUnited States Steel Granite City Works (100.00%)
Granite City IL Purchased Steam 521,531206,919,237.48396.75
Venice IL Natural Gas 21,36114,247,777.32667
Milam Gas RecoveryWM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Madison IL Natural Gas 19,30411,014,035.62570.56
Edwardsville Solar IIEdwardsville Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Madison County IL Solar 3,885
Highland IL Distillate Fuel Oil 164120,458.96734.51

Madison County, Illinois Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Madison County emits 2,714.64 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county out of 102 counties in Illinois based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 716,295,589.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Purchased Steam makes up 45.33% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Madison County. Natural Gas (44.21%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Blast Furnace Gas (9.74%). Madison County has 5 power plants, which is 17th most in Illinois.

PURCHASED STEAM
Purchased Steam
Purchased Steam
Purchased Steam
Purchased Steam
Purchased Steam
45.33%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
44.21%
BLAST FURNACE GAS
Blast Furnace Gas
9.74%
SOLAR
Solar
0.69%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Madison County, Illinois Net Metering

Madison County has 4 out of 42 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Illinois has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Madison County averages out to about 5.24% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.82%, resulting in a rank of 2060th best in the US and a state rank of 34th best out of 3230 and 102 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Madison County:

  • Alhambra, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Alton, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 58.03%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 41.97%
  • Bethalto, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Collinsville, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • East Alton, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Edwardsville, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 51.97%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 48.03%
  • Glen Carbon, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 21.34%
    • Ameren Illinois: 78.66%
  • Godfrey, Illinois:
    • MJM Electric Cooperative: 13.04%
    • Ameren Illinois: 75.57%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 11.40%
  • Granite City, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Grantfork, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
    • Clinton County Electric: 33.33%
  • Hamel, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Hartford, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Highland, Illinois:
    • Clinton County Electric: 25.00%
    • Highland Electric: 25.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 25.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Livingston, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Madison, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 3.93%
    • Ameren Illinois: 96.07%
  • Marine, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Maryville, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 80.94%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 19.06%
  • Pontoon Beach, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 1.26%
    • Ameren Illinois: 98.74%
  • Roxana, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • South Roxana, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • St. Jacob, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 43.93%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 43.93%
    • Clinton County Electric: 12.14%
  • Troy, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Venice, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Williamson, Illinois:
    • MJM Electric Cooperative: 5.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 47.50%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 47.50%
  • Wood River, Illinois:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Worden, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Madison County, Illinois?

There are 5 active power plants located in Madison County, Illinois

What electricity companies offer service in Madison County, Illinois?

What electricity company is the largest provider in Madison County, Illinois?

By total revenue, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity company in Madison County, Illinois.

How many electric companies offer service in Madison County, Illinois?

Madison County, Illinois is home to 42 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-13