Mercer County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mercer County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Mercer County is ranked as the 2356th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 164,803.39 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Mercer County pay an average rate of 5.83% more than the national average at 17.06 cents per kilowatt hour.
No electricity production takes place in Mercer County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
Mercer County has a population of 15,779 residents.
The largest provider in Mercer County by megawatt hours sold is MidAmerican Energy.
Mercer County emitted 35,637,087.06 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 53rd highest polluting county in Illinois.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
164,803 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
35,637,087 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,258.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Aledo
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Aledo Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.35¢ per kWh
- 14.51% higher than last month
- 9.78% lower than April last year
- 9.97% higher than the Illinois average
- 8.49% higher than the US average
- 1,379th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 176 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 25,064th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,490 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,277 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.34¢ per kWh
- 1% lower than last month
- 5.74% lower than April last year
- 5.96% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.35% higher than the US average
- 1,349th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since April last year
- 21,093rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,209 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,749 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.7 per month
- 0.94% higher than last month
- 2.52% lower than April last year
- 34.56% higher than the Illinois average
- 2.62% higher than the US average
- 891st in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 59 since April last year
- 20,259th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,211 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,023 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.48 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 13.35% lower than April last year
- 29.54% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.91% lower than the US average
- 832nd in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 14,905th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,018 since April last year
Aledo, IL Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Aledo home spend, on average, 16.34 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 5.96% more than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents, resulting in the city ranking 1349th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.85 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 93.9 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 3,464.09 megawatt hours, MidAmerican Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Aledo is the 395th highest ranked city in Illinois out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 8,717,862.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 155th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 40,315.68 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aledo
Aledo residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aledo, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Viola, IL Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Viola home spend, on average, 16.34 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 5.96% more than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents, resulting in the city ranking 1349th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.85 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 93.9 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 1,241.84 megawatt hours, MidAmerican Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Viola is the 672nd highest ranked city in Illinois out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 2,576,964.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 155th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 11,917.15 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Viola
Viola residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Viola, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Matherville, IL Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Matherville home spend, on average, 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 24.64% less than Illinois' average price of 15.42 cents, resulting in the city ranking 36th out of 1466 cities in Illinois for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.85 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 93.9 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Matherville is home to 876 residents, making it the 743rd most populated city in the state.
Matherville is the 739th highest ranked city in Illinois out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 1,978,457.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 1142nd worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 9,149.36 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Matherville
Matherville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Matherville, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Mercer County, Illinois?
Mercer County, Illinois has 40 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Mercer County, Illinois?
By total customer count, MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity company in Mercer County, Illinois.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mercer County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidAmerican Energy | 35,048 |
| 2 | Ameren Illinois | 7,862 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 4,066 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 1,414 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 738 |
| 6 | Dynegy Energy Services | 599 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 567 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 463 |
| 9 | Eligo Energy | 388 |
| 10 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 257 |
