Fayette County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Fayette County, Illinois Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Fayette County's average is 14.58% higher at 18.47 cents per kilowatt hour.
Fayette County ranks 26th in the state out of 102 counties for total natural gas generation, with 1,075 megawatt hours generated using the fuel source.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 99.55%, or 238,315 megawatt hours, of Fayette County's total energy production.
Solar power usage in Fayette County has gone up by 2.83% year over year, with 238,315 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy during the course of the last year.
Averaging generation of 11.13 megawatt hours per resident per year, Fayette County is 824th out of 3230 counties in generation per capita in the country.
Emitting 554,922.35 kilograms of CO2 gases, Fayette County has the 89th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in Illinois.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
224,702 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
239,390 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
238,315 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,075 MWh
Production per Capita
11.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
554,922 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
25.79 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Vandalia
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Vandalia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.11¢ per kWh
- 9.55% higher than last month
- 8.49% lower than April last year
- 3.46% lower than the Illinois average
- 4.76% lower than the US average
- 661st in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 488 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 441 since April last year
- 18,838th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,693 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,766 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.64¢ per kWh
- 0.84% lower than last month
- 6.51% lower than April last year
- 5.05% lower than the Illinois average
- 9.18% lower than the US average
- 645th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 470 since April last year
- 16,026th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 267 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,796 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$117.19 per month
- 2.73% lower than last month
- 4.76% lower than April last year
- 36.28% higher than the Illinois average
- 3.94% higher than the US average
- 991st in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
- 20,723rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,319 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,695 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.57 per month
- 0.35% lower than last month
- 12.76% lower than April last year
- 34.49% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.83% higher than the US average
- 978th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 17,209th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 330 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,412 since April last year
Vandalia, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of Vandalia are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.05% lower than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents. This ranks the city 645th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. Ameren Illinois is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $138.57. This is 33.16% above the state average of $104.06.
Vandalia residents average 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 14,587,739.74 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Vandalia has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vandalia
Vandalia residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vandalia, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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St. Elmo, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of St. Elmo are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.05% lower than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents. This ranks the city 645th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. Ameren Illinois is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $138.57. This is 33.16% above the state average of $104.06.
St. Elmo residents average 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 3,525,539.82 kilograms. The electricity consumed in St. Elmo has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Elmo
St. Elmo residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Elmo, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
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Ramsey, IL Electricity Overview
Residents of Ramsey are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.76% lower than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents. This ranks the city 646th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 414.37 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. With a population of 923 residents, the city is the 733rd most populous city in Illinois.
Ramsey residents average 2,258.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 2,084,608.11 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Ramsey has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ramsey
Ramsey residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ramsey, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | |
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Electricity Production in Fayette County, Illinois
Power Plants in Fayette County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dressor Plains Solar, LLCDressor Plains Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Fayette County | IL | Solar | 238,315 | ||||
Freedom Power ProjectSouthwestern Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Fayette County | IL | Natural Gas | 1,075 | 591,194.52 | 549.95 |
Fayette County, Illinois Details
Fayette County residents average 25.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 554,922.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Solar is the primary fuel in Fayette County, with 99.55% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Fayette County has the 35th highest power plants of any county in Illinois, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Fayette County:
- Beecher City, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Bingham, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Brownstown, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Farina, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 72.25%
- Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois): 10.97%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 16.78%
- Ramsey, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 48.36%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 3.29%
- Ameren Illinois: 48.36%
- St. Elmo, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- St. Peter, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Vandalia, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 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 provider in Fayette County, Illinois?
By total customer count, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity company in Fayette County, Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Fayette County, Illinois?
Fayette County, Illinois is home to 41 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Fayette County, Illinois?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Fayette County, Illinois
What electricity companies offer service in Fayette County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 10,748 |
| 2 | Southwestern Electric Cooperative | 6,184 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 5,558 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 1,934 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 1,009 |
| 6 | Dynegy Energy Services | 819 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 775 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 632 |
| 9 | Eligo Energy | 531 |
| 10 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 352 |
