Effingham County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Effingham County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Consumers in the county deal with an average of 1.31 electrical outages per year, with an average of 177.56 minutes per outage.
Effingham County uses non-renewable fuels to produce 0 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 1079th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.
Effingham County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.63% more than the United States average price, at 18.32 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
With a population of 34,576 residents, Effingham County is the 41st largest county in Illinois.
Effingham County has the 1979th largest electricity generation in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 80 megawatt hours.
Effingham County ranks 41st out of 102 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens using 361,128.21 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
361,128 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
80 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
80 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
78,135,299 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,259.81 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Effingham
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Effingham Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.99¢ per kWh
- 9.6% higher than last month
- 8.5% lower than April last year
- 4.18% lower than the Illinois average
- 5.47% lower than the US average
- 632nd in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 487 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 442 since April last year
- 18,521st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,726 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,941 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.53¢ per kWh
- 0.84% lower than last month
- 6.5% lower than April last year
- 5.79% lower than the Illinois average
- 9.88% lower than the US average
- 610th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 460 since April last year
- 15,468th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 650 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,066 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.15 per month
- 2.67% lower than last month
- 4.72% lower than April last year
- 33.91% higher than the Illinois average
- 2.13% higher than the US average
- 680th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 219 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 214 since April last year
- 19,833rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,313 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,067 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.1 per month
- 0.35% lower than last month
- 12.77% lower than April last year
- 32.09% higher than the Illinois average
- 0.02% higher than the US average
- 894th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 15,987th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 688 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,200 since April last year
Effingham, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Effingham, which is 5.79% below the average Illinois price of 15.42 cents. Constellation Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in the city experience 0.78 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 92.9 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
The use of electricity in Effingham accounts for 27,594,519.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 201st largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. This total equates to 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 155th highest in Illinois for emissions per capita. The residents of Effingham have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Effingham
Effingham residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Effingham, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Altamont, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Altamont, which is 18.50% below the average Illinois price of 15.42 cents. Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility has an estimated 1,496 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The city has a shortage of 24,224.3 megawatt hours because of citizens using 30280.37% more electricity than is generated.
The use of electricity in Altamont accounts for 5,300,491.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 483rd largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. Averaging 2,277.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 35th highest in Illinois for pollution per capita. About 100.00% of electricity in Altamont comes from generation using Distillate Fuel Oil. Altamont has one power plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Altamont
Altamont residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Altamont, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.07 | 75.18 | 80 | 9,768.19 | 1,179,256.49 |
| Southwestern Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.82 | 143.62 | 309,197.48 | 39,631,829.01 |
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Teutopolis, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Teutopolis, which is 5.79% below the average Illinois price of 15.42 cents. Constellation Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in the city experience 0.78 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 92.9 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
The use of electricity in Teutopolis accounts for 4,121,787.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 535th largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. This total equates to 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 155th highest in Illinois for emissions per capita. The residents of Teutopolis have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Teutopolis
Teutopolis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Teutopolis, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Effingham County, Illinois
Power Plants in Effingham County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 80 | 62,229.72 | 777.87 |
Effingham County, Illinois Details
Electricity use in Effingham County creates 78,135,298.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 36th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 2,259.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2499th highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Effingham County's electricity is produced using Distillate Fuel Oil. Effingham County has one power plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Effingham County:
- Altamont, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.21%
- Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility: 49.79%
- Dieterich, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Norris Electric: 50.00%
- Edgewood, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 26.87%
- Ameren Illinois: 37.55%
- Norris Electric: 35.59%
- Effingham, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Mason, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 12.10%
- Ameren Illinois: 43.95%
- Norris Electric: 43.95%
- Shumway, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 25.16%
- Shelby Electric Cooperative: 24.51%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 25.16%
- Ameren Illinois: 25.16%
- Teutopolis, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Norris Electric: 50.00%
- Watson, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Effingham County, Illinois?
The largest electricity supplier in Effingham County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham County, Illinois has 43 electricity companies offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Effingham County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 5,998 |
| 2 | Homefield Energy | 3,102 |
| 3 | Norris Electric | 2,915 |
| 4 | Southwestern Electric Cooperative | 1,911 |
| 5 | Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility | 1,509 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 1,079 |
| 7 | MC Squared Energy Services | 563 |
| 8 | Dynegy Energy Services | 457 |
| 9 | Direct Energy | 432 |
| 10 | Ambit Energy | 353 |
How many power plants are located within Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham County, Illinois has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
