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 Cairo Public Utility Company.
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 14.78% above the US average rate, at 18.56 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents.
Alexander County is the 36th 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 12,536,028.76 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 2703rd worst polluting county in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
57,978 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
12,536,029 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,284.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cairo
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Cairo Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.96¢ per kWh
- 9.81% lower than last month
- 8.9% lower than May last year
- 4.49% lower than the Illinois average
- 3.18% lower than the US average
- 247th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 487 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 112 since May last year
- 18,034th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,106 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,890 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.64¢ per kWh
- 0.77% lower than last month
- 2.99% higher than May last year
- 8.33% higher than the Illinois average
- 3.07% higher than the US average
- 1,012th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 818 since May last year
- 21,891st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,082 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 154 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$145.1 per month
- 32.89% higher than last month
- 29.99% higher than May last year
- 31.15% higher than the Illinois average
- 16.81% higher than the US average
- 754th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 200 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 200 since May last year
- 25,506th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10,607 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,481 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$134.16 per month
- 2.12% higher than last month
- 5.56% higher than May last year
- 28.49% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.88% lower than the US average
- 717th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 161 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 177 since May last year
- 14,800th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 913 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,174 since May last year
Cairo, IL Electricity Overview
Cairo averages a residential electricity rate of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 7.63% above Illinois' average rate of 15.46 cents. Cairo Public Utility Company has an estimated 1,249 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Cairo has byproducts of 3,869,539.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 552nd largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,284.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Cairo as the 241st highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Cairo must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cairo
Cairo residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cairo, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Public Utility Company | BUNDLED | 16.56 | 133.62 | 8,273.85 | 1,369,906.87 |
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Tamms, IL Electricity Overview
Tamms averages a residential electricity rate of 17.01 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 9.99% above Illinois' average rate of 15.46 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $173.01 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54. Tamms is home to 643 residents, making it the 859th most populated city in the state.
Electricity use in Tamms has byproducts of 1,468,780.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 854th largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,284.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Tamms as the 241st highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Tamms must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tamms
Tamms residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tamms, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.12 | 78.67 | 30,570.81 | 4,622,845.78 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.56 | 86.08 | 388,654.96 | 41,056,385.59 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.00 | 133.51 | 5,496,753.61 | 879,578,058 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 13.27 | 98.96 | 8,369.16 | 1,110,531.3 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Olive Branch CDP, IL Electricity Overview
Olive Branch CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 17.01 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 9.99% above Illinois' average rate of 15.46 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $173.01 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54. Olive Branch CDP is home to 548 residents, making it the 909th most populated city in the state.
Electricity use in Olive Branch CDP has byproducts of 1,251,775.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 904th largest emissions amount of any city in Illinois. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 2,284.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Olive Branch CDP as the 241st highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Olive Branch CDP must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olive Branch CDP
Olive Branch CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olive Branch CDP, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.12 | 78.67 | 30,570.81 | 4,622,845.78 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.56 | 86.08 | 388,654.96 | 41,056,385.59 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.00 | 133.51 | 5,496,753.61 | 879,578,058 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 13.27 | 98.96 | 8,369.16 | 1,110,531.3 | |
| 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 | 2,729 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 2,101 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 1,379 |
| 4 | Cairo Public Utility Company | 1,249 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 538 |
| 6 | MC Squared Energy Services | 259 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 206 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 200 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 164 |
| 10 | Eligo Energy | 133 |
