Franklin County, IL: 55 Electric Providers

Franklin County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Franklin County, IL is $160.56
  • The average electricity rate in Franklin County, IL is 21.34¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Franklin County, IL

The average residential electric bill in Franklin County, IL is $160.56 per month. Franklin County, IL is the 40th most expensive county in Illinois for electricity.

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Franklin County, Illinois Electricity Overview

Franklin County is the 1258th most populated county in the nation, with 38,068 citizens residing within its borders.

The largest electricity provider in Franklin County by total customers is Ameren Illinois.

Franklin County is the 1704th highest producing county in the nation out of 3221 counties when considering megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.

Franklin County generates 0.1 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 66 highest county out of 102 counties for production per capita in the state.

Franklin County produces 0.95% of their required electricity and must bring in the additional 99.05% from nearby counties.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has dropped by 10.92% during the previous year in Franklin County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    406,151 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.67 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,842 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,842 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    88,955,230 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,336.75 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Frankfort

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West Frankfort Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.53¢ per kWh

  • 3.01% higher than last month
  • 10.78% higher than November last year
  • 1.88% higher than the Illinois average
  • 2.92% higher than the US average
  • 604th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since November last year
  • 21,557th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,353 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,531 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.11¢ per kWh

  • 0.89% higher than last month
  • 1.9% lower than November last year
  • 1.29% higher than the Illinois average
  • 2.32% lower than the US average
  • 601st in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since November last year
  • 17,949th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 195 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,613 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$130.52 per month

  • 2.84% higher than last month
  • 4.41% higher than November last year
  • 42.24% higher than the Illinois average
  • 10.38% higher than the US average
  • 860th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 82 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since November last year
  • 21,076th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,266 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 197 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$153.4 per month

  • 0.3% higher than last month
  • 2.47% higher than November last year
  • 37.54% higher than the Illinois average
  • 7.85% higher than the US average
  • 954th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 87 since November last year
  • 20,823rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 360 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,481 since November last year

West Frankfort, IL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for West Frankfort is about 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.21% higher than the state's average price of 16.08 cents and 2.91% less than the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $153.4. This is 34.17% above the Illinois average of $114.33. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative.

Coming in at as the 287th worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, West Frankfort releases 16,369,276.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 1416th highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,242.67 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has one electricity plant within its borders. West Frankfort's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Frankfort

West Frankfort residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.111/kWh$203.74/mo.$91.50/mo.
601st16.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Frankfort
954th$153.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Frankfort Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Frankfort, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.6760.25231,771.5415,452,451.87
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.6875.4122,575.363,314,341.22
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.60106.99308,876.9442,000,172.19

Benton, IL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Benton is about 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.21% higher than the state's average price of 16.08 cents and 2.91% less than the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $153.4 per month, while the US average is $145.79. Customers in Benton pay 5.22% more compared to other citizens in the United States.

Coming in at as the 283rd worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, Benton releases 16,751,693.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 400th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 2,359.06 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton

Benton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.111/kWh$203.74/mo.$91.50/mo.
630th16.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton
954th$153.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.6760.25231,771.5415,452,451.87
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.6875.4122,575.363,314,341.22
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.60106.99308,876.9442,000,172.19

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Christopher, IL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Christopher is about 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.21% higher than the state's average price of 16.08 cents and 2.91% less than the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $153.4 per month, while the US average is $145.79. Customers in Christopher pay 5.22% more compared to other citizens in the United States.

Coming in at as the 472nd worst ranked city out of 1466 cities in the state, Christopher releases 5,800,931.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 400th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 2,359.06 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Christopher

Christopher residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.111/kWh$203.74/mo.$91.50/mo.
630th16.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Christopher
954th$153.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Christopher Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Christopher, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.6760.25231,771.5415,452,451.87
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.6875.4122,575.363,314,341.22
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.60106.99308,876.9442,000,172.19

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Franklin County, Illinois Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Franklin County, Illinois

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kern A Community Solar, LLC CSGKern A Community Solar, LLC (100.00%)
West Frankfort IL Solar 3,8426522

Franklin County, Illinois Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Franklin County is the 31st worst ranked county in Illinois out of 102 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 88,955,230.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 59th highest in the state in pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,336.75 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There is one electricity plant in the county. Franklin County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.

Franklin County, Illinois Net Metering

Franklin County has 2 out of 55 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Illinois has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 providers in Franklin County that report energy loss, including SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, MC Squared Energy Services, and ResCom Energy. Combined, these 3 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 6.38% of electricity produced. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Franklin County having a rank of 2604th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

  • Benton, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Buckner, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Christopher, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Ewing, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Hanaford, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Macedonia, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 45.61%
    • Wayne-White Counties Cooperative: 54.39%
  • North City, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Orient, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Royalton, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Sesser, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Thompsonville, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Valier, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • West City, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • West Frankfort, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Zeigler, Illinois:
    • SouthEastern Illinois 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 Franklin County, Illinois?

The largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.

Which electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Illinois?

How many power plants are within Franklin County, Illinois?

Franklin County, Illinois has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Illinois?

Franklin County, Illinois is home to 55 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-04-28