Monroe County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Monroe County, IL is $162.58
- The average electricity rate in Monroe County, IL is 22.01¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Monroe County, IL
The average residential electric bill in Monroe County, IL is $162.58 per month. Monroe County, IL is the 73rd most expensive county in Illinois for electricity.
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Monroe County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Monroe County has emissions of 2,412.35 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2486th worst polluting county in the country by per capita pollution.
The largest provider in Monroe County by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
Residents in Monroe County, on average, pay $162.58 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $147.16.
Residents in Monroe County deal with an average of 0.89 outages lasting 114.12 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
Monroe County is the 1349th most populated county in the US, with 34,732 citizens .
Monroe County ranks as the 34th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 102 counties in Illinois, releasing 83,785,744.55 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
369,780 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
83,785,745 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,412.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbia
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Columbia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
19.21¢ per kWh
- 2.49% higher than last month
- 10.52% higher than November last year
- 11.63% higher than the Illinois average
- 12.77% higher than the US average
- 1,211th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 25,674th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,264 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,331 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.77¢ per kWh
- 0.86% higher than last month
- 0.51% lower than November last year
- 11.74% higher than the Illinois average
- 7.76% higher than the US average
- 1,188th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 276 since November last year
- 23,397th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 800 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 735 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$139.58 per month
- 2.43% higher than last month
- 4.21% higher than November last year
- 52.12% higher than the Illinois average
- 18.05% higher than the US average
- 1,334th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 24,468th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,149 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,225 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$165 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 3.81% higher than November last year
- 47.94% higher than the Illinois average
- 16% higher than the US average
- 1,306th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since November last year
- 25,250th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 554 since November last year
Columbia, IL Electricity Overview

Columbia has an average residential electricity rate of 17.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.17% more than the average state rate of 16.43 cents and 6.20% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73. Ameren Illinois is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Columbia average is 12.12% more at $165 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Columbia averages 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 914th highest in the state out of 1466 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 26,752,962.89 kilograms, which is the 209th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbia
Columbia residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbia, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 6.76 | 62.18 | 232,154.29 | 15,703,022.97 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.89 | 77.83 | 22,612.64 | 3,368,085.32 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.80 | 110.42 | 309,387.03 | 42,681,231.05 |
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Waterloo, IL Electricity Overview

Waterloo has an average residential electricity rate of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.79% less than the average state rate of 16.43 cents and 16.34% lower than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Waterloo, Illinois Electric Utility. Consumers in the city deal with 0.92 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 115.67 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Waterloo averages 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 48th highest in the state out of 1466 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 26,309,090.47 kilograms, which is the 214th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waterloo
Waterloo residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waterloo, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 6.76 | 62.18 | 232,154.29 | 15,703,022.97 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.89 | 77.83 | 22,612.64 | 3,368,085.32 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.80 | 110.42 | 309,387.03 | 42,681,231.05 |
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Valmeyer, IL Electricity Overview

Valmeyer has an average residential electricity rate of 17.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.18% more than the average state rate of 16.43 cents and 6.21% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73. Ameren Illinois is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Valmeyer average is 12.97% more at $166.24 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Valmeyer averages 2,412.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 48th highest in the state out of 1466 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 3,010,612.96 kilograms, which is the 649th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Illinois. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valmeyer
Valmeyer residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valmeyer, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 6.76 | 62.18 | 232,154.29 | 15,703,022.97 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.89 | 77.83 | 22,612.64 | 3,368,085.32 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.80 | 110.42 | 309,387.03 | 42,681,231.05 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Monroe County, Illinois?
Monroe County, Illinois has 57 electricity companies serving consumers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 5,947 |
| 2 | Waterloo, Illinois Electric Utility | 5,552 |
| 3 | Monroe County Electric Cooperative | 5,466 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 2,528 |
| 5 | First Energy | 1,073 |
| 6 | MC Squared Energy Services | 1,038 |
| 7 | Homefield Energy | 853 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 419 |
| 9 | Dynegy Energy Services | 407 |
| 10 | AEP Energy | 370 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Monroe County, Illinois?
By total revenue, Monroe County Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Monroe County, Illinois.