Williamson County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Williamson County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Williamson County is the 35 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 102 counties in the state, with a population of 66,695 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 733,447.
Williamson County produces 98.28% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, giving it a ranking of 496th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.
SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Williamson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Williamson County generates 12,642 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Williamson County 1467th highest producing county in the US out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
As the 429th highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita, Williamson County produces 10.81 megawatt hours per person per year.
Williamson County averages 0.19 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 44th highest in Illinois out of 102counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
696,609 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
733,447 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,642 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
720,805 MWh
Production per Capita
11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
941,424,682 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
14,115.37 kg
Recent Energy News in Marion
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Marion, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 5,769 positions to 14,528th, from last year's value of 20,297th
- In Marion, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,069 positions to 14,528th, from last month's value of 11,459th
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 487 positions to 1,414th, from last year's value of 927th
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 304 positions to 19,185th, from last month's value of 18,881st
- In Marion, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 487 positions to 1,414th, from last month's value of 927th
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 163 positions to 19,185th, from last year's value of 19,022nd
- In Marion, the residential electricity rate decreased by 16.45% to 15.23 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 18.23 ¢ / kWh
- In Marion, the residential electricity rate increased by 14.8% to 15.23 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.27 ¢ / kWh
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 2.4% to 16.72 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 16.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 1.47% to 16.72 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 16.97 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Marion, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 6,546 positions to 16,702nd, from last year's value of 23,248th
- In Marion, 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 Marion, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 2,997 positions to 16,702nd, from last month's value of 19,699th
- In Marion, 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 Marion, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 26.66% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.76 ¢ / kWh
- In Marion, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 6.62% to 13.03 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.95 ¢ / kWh
- In Marion, 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 Marion, 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 Marion, 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 Marion, 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 Marion, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,242 positions to 13,272nd, from last year's value of 14,514th
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 645 positions to 12,460th, from last month's value of 13,105th
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 222 positions to 13,272nd, from last month's value of 13,050th
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 189 positions to 12,460th, from last year's value of 12,649th
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 25.29% to $12,018.09, from last year's value of $16,087.11
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 15.42% to $8,758.8, from last year's value of $10,356.19
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 10.55% to $8,758.8, from last month's value of $9,791.57
- In Marion, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 1.1% to $12,018.09, from last month's value of $12,151.2
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 891st, from last year's value of 892nd
- In Marion, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 891st, from last month's value of 892nd
Marion 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
Marion, IL Electricity Overview
Marion averages a residential electricity price of 18.66 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 168th out of 1466 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $141.11 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Approximately 39,153,477.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Marion from electricity consumption. This total results in 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 94th worst in Illinois for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Marion, Illinois include: 62959, 62918, 62922
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Herrin, IL Electricity Overview
Herrin averages a residential electricity price of 18.73 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 286th out of 1466 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $141.84 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Approximately 28,621,745.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Herrin from electricity consumption. This total results in 2,308.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 94th worst in Illinois for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Herrin
Herrin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Herrin, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Herrin, Illinois include: 62959, 62948, 62918, 62933
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Carterville, IL Electricity Overview
Carterville averages a residential electricity price of 18.75 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 292nd out of 1466 cities in the state. Solar gardens in the city generate 0.69 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city. This makes the city the 22nd in the state out of 1466 cities. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Carterville average is 2.76% more at $142.11 per month.
Approximately 12,592,575.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Carterville from electricity consumption. Averaging 2,156.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 1428th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Carterville. Carterville has 2 power plants in the city. This is the 15th highest number of plants within a single city within the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carterville
Carterville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carterville, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Williamson County, Illinois
Power Plants in Williamson County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | IL | Coal | 720,805 | 991,209,442.17 | 1,375.14 | |||
Clendenin A Community Solar, LLC CSGClendenin A Community Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Williamson County | IL | Solar | 4,398 | ||||
Lukuc B Community Solar LLC CSGLukuc B Community Solar LLC (100.00%) | Williamson County | IL | Solar | 4,230 | ||||
John A Logan College SolarLogan Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Carterville | IL | Solar | 2,628 | ||||
Hurricane Creek CSGSPG IL Hurricane Creek Solar (100.00%) | Carterville | IL | Solar | 1,386 |
Williamson County, Illinois Details
Williamson County's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 941,424,681.72 kilograms, which is the 364th highest of any county in the nation. The county also ranks 162nd worst in emissions per resident, averaging 14,115.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Power plants in the county mainly use Coal, which accounts for 87.79% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Natural Gas and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Natural Gas makes up 10.40% of electricity production and Solar makes up 1.72% of total generation in the county. Williamson County has 5 power plants within its borders. This is the 560th highest number of plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Williamson County:
- Bush, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Cambria, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Carterville, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Colp, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Crainville, Illinois:
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Creal Springs, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Energy, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 22.55%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 27.45%
- Freeman Spur, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Herrin, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 13.57%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 36.43%
- Hurst, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Johnston City, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Marion, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Pittsburg, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Spillertown, Illinois:
- SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Williamson County, Illinois?
The largest electricity provider in Williamson County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.
How many power plants are in Williamson County, Illinois?
There are 5 power plants located in Williamson County, Illinois
Which electricity companies offer service in Williamson County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 6,382 |
| 2 | Homefield Energy | 3,254 |
| 3 | SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 3,237 |
| 4 | Egyptian Electric Cooperative | 1,283 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 590 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 511 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 479 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 453 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 370 |
| 10 | Eligo Energy | 311 |
How many electric companies offer service in Williamson County, Illinois?
There are 40 electricity companies offering service in Williamson County, Illinois.
