Jackson County, IL: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Jackson County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jackson County, Illinois Electricity Overview

Jackson County has had a decrease of 13.88% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the previous 12 months.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Jackson County saw a 18.10% drop in the last year.

Jackson County residents are responsible for 2,422.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,107.28.

With 5,975 megawatt hours produced using coal, Jackson County ranks 224th in the nation out of 3230 counties in coal power electricity production.

Jackson County's average residential electricity rate is 18.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.06% more than the US average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Jackson County generates 0.11 megawatt hours of electricity per capita from coal a year, which is 12th highest out of 102 counties in Illinois.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    557,920 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.39 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,975 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,975 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    130,015,768 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,422.23 kg

Carbondale, IL Electricity Overview

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Carbondale averages a residential electricity rate of 18.78 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 18.71% more than the state's average price of 15.82 cents, which ranks the city 293rd best average for electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. Production from non-renewable fuel sources makes up 0.27 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. There has been a 13.88% drop in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel sources in Carbondale in the previous 12 months.

Carbondale residents average 2,510.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 56,199,882.02 kilograms, the city ranks 105th highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power generation plant in the city. When it comes to electricity generation, Carbondale's top fuel is Coal, making up 100.00% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carbondale

Carbondale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
718th15.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carbondale
1169th$156.98Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carbondale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carbondale, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED17.38146.216,351,074.31,104,124,542
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Carbondale, Illinois include: 62901, 62966, 62902, 62903

Murphysboro, IL Electricity Overview

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Murphysboro averages a residential electricity rate of 19.03 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 20.27% more than the state's average price of 15.82 cents, which ranks the city 790th best average for electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $140.53 per month. Ameren Illinois sells an estimated 1,187.79 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.

Murphysboro residents average 2,359.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 17,151,671.26 kilograms, the city ranks 278th highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Murphysboro, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murphysboro

Murphysboro residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
1177th17.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Murphysboro
616th$139.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Murphysboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Murphysboro, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED17.38146.216,351,074.31,104,124,542
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

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De Soto, IL Electricity Overview

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De Soto averages a residential electricity rate of 18.78 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 18.71% more than the state's average price of 15.82 cents, which ranks the city 297th best average for electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $142.23 per month. Ameren Illinois sells an estimated 205.92 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.

De Soto residents average 2,359.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 3,847,919.65 kilograms, the city ranks 562nd highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within De Soto, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Soto

De Soto residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.079/kWh$220.04/mo.$65.81/mo.
718th15.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of De Soto
1169th$156.98Average residential monthly electricity bill for De Soto Residents

Electric Companies With Service in De Soto, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.2868.6730,5414,057,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.2875.14388,27636,031,000
Ameren IllinoisBUNDLED17.38146.216,351,074.31,104,124,542
American Power & GasENERGY11.6686.48,361974,600
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY

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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Illinois

Power Plants in Jackson County, Illinois

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
SIUCSouthern Illinois University Carbondale (100.00%)
Carbondale IL Coal 5,4234,299,741.6792.87

Jackson County, Illinois Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jackson County residents average 2,422.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 19th highest in the state out of 102 in this category. With total emissions of 130,015,767.9 kilograms, the county ranks 1531st highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county has one power generation plant in the county. Jackson County's primary fuel is Coal, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

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Jackson County, Illinois Net Metering

There are 39 companies in Jackson County providing electricity. Of those 39, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Jackson County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.34% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Jackson County having a rank of 2118th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Jackson County:

  • Ava, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Campbell Hill, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Carbondale, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • De Soto, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Dowell, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Elkville, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Gorham, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Grand Tower, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 43.92%
    • Ameren Illinois: 56.08%
  • Makanda, Illinois:
    • Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Murphysboro, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Vergennes, Illinois:
    • Egyptian 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

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Illinois?

The largest electricity company in Jackson County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.

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

Jackson County, Illinois is home to 39 electricity companies operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Illinois?

How many power plants are located within Jackson County, Illinois?

There is one electricity plant located in Jackson County, Illinois

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-03-21