Peru Electric
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About Peru Electric
Peru Electric supplies electricity in Peru, Illinois. The supplier recently disclosed a total of 8 industrial customers, 1,165 commercial customers and 4,728 residential customers, which makes up the entirety of their customers. Customers of Peru Electric pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.72 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the Illinois and the US average rates of 14.70 and 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. A total of 248,195 megawatt hours were sold through retail sales in 2022 by the supplier. The electricity they sourced was made up of megawatt hours generated by the company in electricity plants they own and megawatt hours that they purchased on the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 195,125 wholesale megawatt hours. Their total revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $26,629,000, with $26,384,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $95.43, while the Peru Electric average is 13.01% less at $77.82 per month. This is the 6th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Peru Electric is the 1073rd largest electricity company out of 3517 electricity companies in the US based on total megawatt hours sold. Peru Electric is ranked as the 443rd highest total electricity producer in the country out of 3517 providers. Electricity generation from sustainable fuel sources by the supplier totals 29,329 megawatt hours, ranking the provider 250th in the nation out of the 3517 we track.
Peru Electric offers net metering choices to consumers. This is a positive for any consumer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused megawatt hours into the grid.
Losing energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity production business. Electricity providers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Peru Electric reported a yearly loss of roughly 4.39% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of electricity lost gives them a rank of 13th best out of 113 providers who report energy loss in Illinois and 723rd best out of 3517 in the US.
Peru Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Peru Electric residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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Peru Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:4005 Plank Road
Peru, Illinois 61354
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Jeff King
Peru Electric Contact
- Website:www.peru.il.us
- Customer Service Phone:(815) 223-0044
- Contact Page:www.peru.il.us
- Social Media:
Peru Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:peruutilities.com
- Outage Phone:(815) 223-0044
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- LaSalle County
- Major Cities Served:
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Quick Facts About Peru Electric
Peru Electric is the 500th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the country out of 3517 providers.
Peru Electric generates 29,329 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power, making Peru Electric 1st out of 113 electric providers in Illinois.
Energy Loss
Peru Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
11,391MWh
723 National Rank
Peru Electric Energy Makeup
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Peru Electric Coverage Map
Peru Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5,901 | 26,384,000 | 30 | 100% |
Peru Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle County | 108,078 | 53 | 19.02 | $131.77/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Peru Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peru (IL)Peru Electric (100.00%) | Peru | IL | Conventional Hydroelectric | 29,502 | 143,959.18 | 4.88 |
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Peru Electric FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Peru Electric?
The CEO of Peru Electric is Jeff King.
What percentage of Peru Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Peru Electric generates 0.59% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Peru Electric customers?
Peru Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 11.72 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Illinois bundled rate of 14.70 cents and the average national rate of 15.54 cents.
What is the average bundled bill for Peru Electric customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Peru Electric is $77.82. The Illinois average bundled bill is $95.43 and the national average is $95.43.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Peru Electric?
Peru Electric owns or is associated with one power plant.
What is the phone number for Peru Electric?
You can reach Peru Electric by phone via (815) 223-0044.
What percentage of Peru Electric's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Peru Electric produce 99.41% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
