Alexander County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Alexander County, Illinois Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Alexander County is Constellation Energy.
No electricity production takes place in Alexander County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Alexander County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 14.95% above the US average rate, at 18.53 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Alexander County is the 30th highest polluting county in Illinois when considering pollution per capita.
With a population of 5,488 residents, Alexander County is the 2869th most populated county in the country.
Alexander County released 12,394,722.97 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 2701st worst polluting county in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
57,319 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
12,394,723 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,258.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cairo
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Cairo Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.13¢ per kWh
- 3.61% higher than last month
- 6.73% lower than April last year
- 3.31% lower than the Illinois average
- 4.61% lower than the US average
- 663rd in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 174 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 512 since April last year
- 18,855th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 753 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,363 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.06¢ per kWh
- 0.64% lower than last month
- 7.47% lower than April last year
- 2.35% lower than the Illinois average
- 6.59% lower than the US average
- 692nd in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 415 since April last year
- 17,100th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 495 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,124 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$114.4 per month
- 6.06% lower than last month
- 6.83% lower than April last year
- 33.03% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.46% higher than the US average
- 649th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 365 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 303 since April last year
- 19,651st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,556 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,688 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.49 per month
- 0.5% lower than last month
- 12.21% lower than April last year
- 34.41% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.77% higher than the US average
- 954th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 17,123rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 434 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,726 since April last year
Cairo, IL Electricity Overview
Cairo averages a residential electricity rate of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 2.35% below Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Cairo average is 0.34% higher at $138.49 per month. Cairo Public Utility Company has an estimated 1,140 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Cairo has byproducts of 3,825,922.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 552nd largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Cairo as the 155th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Cairo must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cairo
Cairo residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cairo, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Public Utility Company | BUNDLED | 14.36 | 106.81 | 7,482.63 | 1,074,847.24 | |
| Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.46 | 170.18 | 138,185.99 | 21,364,321.16 |
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Tamms, IL Electricity Overview
Tamms averages a residential electricity rate of 15.98 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 3.60% above Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $151.85 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Tamms is home to 643 residents, making it the 859th most populated city in the state.
Electricity use in Tamms has byproducts of 1,452,224.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 854th largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Tamms as the 46th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Tamms must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tamms
Tamms residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tamms, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Olive Branch CDP, IL Electricity Overview
Olive Branch CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 15.98 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 3.60% above Illinois' average rate of 15.42 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $151.85 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Olive Branch CDP is home to 548 residents, making it the 909th most populated city in the state.
Electricity use in Olive Branch CDP has byproducts of 1,237,665.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 904th largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Olive Branch CDP as the 155th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Olive Branch CDP must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olive Branch CDP
Olive Branch CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olive Branch CDP, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Alexander County, Illinois?
There are 40 electricity providers offering service in Alexander County, Illinois.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Alexander County, Illinois?
By total revenue, Cairo Public Utility Company is the largest electricity provider in Alexander County, Illinois.
What electricity companies offer service in Alexander County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 2,609 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 2,232 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 1,349 |
| 4 | Cairo Public Utility Company | 1,140 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 469 |
| 6 | MC Squared Energy Services | 245 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 199 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 188 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 154 |
| 10 | Eligo Energy | 129 |
