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Madison County, Illinois Electricity Overview
As the 845th largest generator of solar power in the United States, Madison County produces a total of 3,885 megawatt hours from solar.
With a US average residential electricity bill of $138.02, Madison County citizens pay about 2.38% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
As the 862nd largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, Madison County produces 572,950 megawatt hours of electricity.
Madison County generates 99.32% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, giving it a ranking of 20th out of 102 counties in Illinois for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
With 3,885 megawatt produced from solar power and 263,864 consumers in Madison County, the county averages 0.01 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 40th out of 102 counties in Illinois.
Madison County generates 2.17 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1359th highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,755,965 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
572,950 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,885 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
569,065 MWh
Production per Capita
2.17 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
732,662,186 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,776.67 kg
Granite City, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 19.01 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Granite City, which is 20.99% above the average Illinois price of 15.71 cents and 18.75% more than the US average of 16.01. Ameren Illinois is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $140.46 per month.
Granite City emits 4,345.62 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 13th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 118,791,902.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has the 33rd highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant. In Granite City, Purchased Steam makes up 49.22% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Adding Purchased Steam totals to Natural Gas (39.02%) and Blast Furnace Gas (11.76%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granite City
Granite City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Granite City, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 138.08 | 5,916,149.35 | 995,925,996 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Granite City, Illinois include: 62040, 62201, 62060, 62048
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Alton, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.79 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alton, which is 19.59% above the average Illinois price of 15.71 cents and 17.37% more than the US average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 3,630.28 megawatt hours, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Alton average is 2.21% higher at $141.06 per month.
Alton citizens average 2,332.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 620th highest in Illinois out of 1466 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 60,415,101.69 kilograms, which is the 88th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Alton have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alton
Alton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alton, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 138.08 | 5,916,149.35 | 995,925,996 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Alton, Illinois include: 62002, 62035, 62010, 62024, 62018
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Edwardsville, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.73 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Edwardsville, which is 19.21% above the average Illinois price of 15.71 cents and 17.00% more than the US average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 4,375.05 megawatt hours, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Edwardsville average is 2.32% higher at $141.22 per month.
Edwardsville citizens average 2,332.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 52nd highest in Illinois out of 1466 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 58,861,690.46 kilograms, which is the 93rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Edwardsville have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edwardsville
Edwardsville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Edwardsville, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.28 | 68.67 | 30,541 | 4,057,000 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.28 | 75.14 | 388,276 | 36,031,000 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 138.08 | 5,916,149.35 | 995,925,996 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.66 | 86.4 | 8,361 | 974,600 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Edwardsville, Illinois include: 62040, 62025, 62034, 62087, 62048
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Electricity Production in Madison County, Illinois
Power Plants in Madison County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Granite City WorksUnited States Steel Granite City Works (100.00%) | Granite City | IL | Purchased Steam | 528,236 | 219,779,076.28 | 416.06 | ||
| Venice | IL | Natural Gas | 21,361 | 14,247,777.32 | 667 | |||
Milam Gas RecoveryWM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Madison | IL | Natural Gas | 19,304 | 11,014,035.62 | 570.56 | ||
Edwardsville Solar IIEdwardsville Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Madison County | IL | Solar | 3,885 | ||||
HighlandHighland Electric (100.00%) | Highland | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 164 | 120,458.96 | 734.51 |
Madison County, Illinois Details
Madison County emits 2,776.67 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county out of 102 counties in Illinois based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 732,662,186.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Purchased Steam makes up 45.37% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Madison County. Natural Gas (43.08%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Blast Furnace Gas (10.84%). Madison County has 5 power plants, which is 17th most in Illinois.
Providers In Each City in Madison County:
- Alhambra, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Alton, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 58.03%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 41.97%
- Bethalto, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Collinsville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- East Alton, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Edwardsville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 51.97%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 48.03%
- Glen Carbon, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 78.66%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 21.34%
- Godfrey, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 11.40%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 13.04%
- Ameren Illinois: 75.57%
- Granite City, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Grantfork, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Clinton County Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Hamel, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Hartford, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Highland, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 25.00%
- Highland Electric: 25.00%
- Clinton County Electric: 25.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
- Livingston, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Madison, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 3.93%
- Ameren Illinois: 96.07%
- Marine, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Maryville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 80.94%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 19.06%
- Pontoon Beach, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 1.26%
- Ameren Illinois: 98.74%
- Roxana, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- South Roxana, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- St. Jacob, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 43.93%
- Clinton County Electric: 12.14%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 43.93%
- Troy, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Venice, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Williamson, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 47.50%
- MJM Electric Cooperative: 5.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 47.50%
- Wood River, Illinois:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Worden, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Madison County, Illinois?
There are 5 active power plants located in Madison County, Illinois
What electricity companies offer service in Madison County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 11,916 |
| 2 | Highland Electric | 6,878 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 5,884 |
| 4 | Southwestern Electric Cooperative | 5,680 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 1,067 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 924 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 867 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 819 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 669 |
| 10 | Clinton County Electric | 630 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Madison County, Illinois?
By total revenue, Ameren Illinois is the largest electricity company in Madison County, Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Madison County, Illinois?
Madison County, Illinois is home to 42 electricity companies offering service in the area.
