Sangamon County, IL: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Sangamon County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Sangamon County, IL is $164.46
  • The average electricity rate in Sangamon County, IL is 21.67¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sangamon County, IL

The average residential electric bill in Sangamon County, IL is $164.46 per month. Sangamon County, IL is the 57th most expensive county in Illinois for electricity.

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Sangamon County, Illinois Electricity Overview

Sangamon County emitted 739,449,594.69 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes them the 9th worst polluting county in Illinois.

Sangamon County generates the 8th highest amount of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 102 counties in Illinois, with the fuel source accounting for 3.19 megawatt hours a year per capita.

Sangamon County has achieved a reduction of 0.08% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation within the previous year.

With 289,030 megawatt produced from solar power and 194,534 residents in Sangamon County, the county averages 1.49 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 363rd out of 3221 counties in the United States.

Sangamon County produces 67.65% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 7.13 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

Sangamon County residents have an average residential electricity expense of $164.46, which is 11.92% higher than the nationwide average bill of $146.93.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,078,604 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,051,432 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,387,841 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    663,591 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.55 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    739,449,595 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,801.13 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Springfield

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Springfield Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.37¢ per kWh

  • 2.75% higher than last month
  • 10.29% higher than November last year
  • 22.31% lower than the Illinois average
  • 21.52% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 6,897th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,112 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,414 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.85% higher than last month
  • 2.54% higher than November last year
  • 22.51% lower than the Illinois average
  • 25.27% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 4,548th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,062 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$89.78 per month

  • 2.17% lower than last month
  • 2.22% higher than November last year
  • 2.15% lower than the Illinois average
  • 24.07% lower than the US average
  • 530th in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 4,389th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,660 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 45 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$111.24 per month

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 8.49% higher than November last year
  • 0.26% lower than the Illinois average
  • 21.79% lower than the US average
  • 532nd in the state out of 1,466 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
  • 4,622nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 728 since November last year

Springfield, IL Electricity Overview

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Springfield's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.32 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Illinois and nationwide average prices of 16.30 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city is the 35th highest producing city out of 1466 cities in Illinois, averaging 5.51 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $111.24. This is 4.85% lower than the Illinois average bill of $116.91.

The use of electricity in Springfield accounts for 836,699,484.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is the 2nd highest in Illinois out of 1466 cities. More importantly, the city averages 7,382.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 3rd worst in the state in this category. Coal makes up 99.39% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Springfield. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 0.59% and 0.02%, respectively. Springfield has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield

Springfield residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.106/kWh$155.95/mo.$80.20/mo.
41st12.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springfield
532nd$111.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Springfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City Water, Light and Power SpringfieldBUNDLED12.38115.45624,071703,051.7887,033,643.04

Zips with electric coverage in Springfield, Illinois include: 62704, 62702, 62703, 62711, 62629, 62712, 62707, 62563, 62670, 62701, 62536

Chatham, IL Electricity Overview

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Chatham's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Illinois and nationwide average prices of 16.30 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Chatham Utilities has an estimated 6,915 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $116.91, while the Chatham average is 6.15% below at $109.72 per month. This ranks the city 528th in the state for average monthly bill total.

On average, Chatham citizens emit 2,420.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 145th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 34,473,926.83 kilograms, which is the 176th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Chatham has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chatham

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.103/kWh$157.58/mo.$73.76/mo.
42nd12.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chatham
528th$109.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chatham Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chatham, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.7361.69233,129.6915,681,140.92
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.8177.2222,707.643,363,391.91
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.72109.56310,686.9242,621,755.06

Zips with electric coverage in Chatham, Illinois include: 62629, 62712, 62615, 62536

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Auburn, IL Electricity Overview

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Auburn's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.72 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Illinois and nationwide average prices of 16.30 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Ameren Illinois has an estimated 63 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $116.91, while the Auburn average is 37.29% more at $160.51 per month. This ranks the city 1191st in the state for average monthly bill total.

On average, Auburn citizens emit 2,420.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 145th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 11,042,788.92 kilograms, which is the 354th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Auburn has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Auburn

Auburn residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.112/kWh$209.39/mo.$94.66/mo.
711th16.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Auburn
1191st$160.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Auburn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Auburn, Illinois

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY6.7361.69233,129.6915,681,140.92
APG&EENERGY
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.8177.2222,707.643,363,391.91
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.72109.56310,686.9242,621,755.06

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

Power Plants in Sangamon County, Illinois

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lincoln Land WindLincoln Land Wind, LLC (100.00%)
Sangamon County IL Wind 1,098,811122
Springfield IL Coal 623,9418703,769,249.6871,127.944
Double Back DiamondDouble Back Diamond Solar Power, LLC (100.00%)
Sangamon County IL Solar 289,030422
Sangamon County IL Natural Gas 39,5203029,518,198.727746.9210
Springfield IL Distillate Fuel Oil 66154,296.812465.123
Springfield IL Distillate Fuel Oil 64163,555.982555.5624

Sangamon County, Illinois Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
53.56%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
30.24%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
14.09%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
2.10%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Sangamon County has byproducts of 739,449,594.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 9th highest of any county in Illinois. The county averages 3,801.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2058th highest in the country in this category. The county is home to 6 electricity producing plants, which is 13th most in Illinois. In Sangamon County, Wind makes up 53.56% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation. Also used is Coal at 30.24% and Solar at 14.09% of generation.

Sangamon County, Illinois Net Metering

Of the 59 electricity suppliers in Sangamon County, 8.47% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in Illinois have above average net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 7.27%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Illinois average is 2.77%, resulting in a rank of 2768th best in the nation and a state rank of 102nd best out of 3221 and 102 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Sangamon County:

  • Auburn, Illinois:
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Berlin, Illinois:
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 37.60%
    • Ameren Illinois: 62.40%
  • Buffalo, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
  • Cantrall, Illinois:
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Chatham, Illinois:
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 17.91%
    • Ameren Illinois: 17.91%
    • Chatham Utilities: 64.18%
  • Clear Lake, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Curran, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
  • Dawson, Illinois:
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Divernon, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
  • Grandview, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Illiopolis, Illinois:
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Jerome, Illinois:
    • City Water, Light and Power Springfield: 100.00%
  • Leland Grove, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Loami, Illinois:
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Mechanicsburg, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
  • New Berlin, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
  • Pawnee, Illinois:
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Pleasant Plains, Illinois:
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
  • Riverton, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 27.30%
    • Riverton City Utilities: 45.76%
    • Menard Electric: 26.94%
  • Rochester, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
  • Sherman, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
  • Southern View, Illinois:
    • City Water, Light and Power Springfield: 100.00%
  • Spaulding, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Menard Electric: 50.00%
  • Springfield, Illinois:
    • City Water, Light and Power Springfield: 100.00%
  • Thayer, Illinois:
    • Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
    • Rural Electric Convenience: 50.00%
  • Williamsville, Illinois:
    • Menard Electric: 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 supplier in Sangamon County, Illinois?

The largest electricity supplier in Sangamon County, Illinois by total revenue is City Water, Light and Power Springfield.

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

Sangamon County, Illinois is home to 59 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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

Sangamon County, Illinois has 6 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Sangamon County, Illinois?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-16