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

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 $116.91.
The use of electricity in Springfield accounts for 836,699,484.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is the 2nd highest in Illinois out of 1466 cities. More importantly, the city averages 7,382.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 3rd worst in the state in this category. Coal makes up 99.39% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Springfield. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 0.59% and 0.02%, respectively. Springfield has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield
Springfield residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Illinois
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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City Water, Light and Power Springfield | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 115.45 | 624,071 | 703,051.78 | 87,033,643.04 |
Zips with electric coverage in Springfield, Illinois include: 62704, 62702, 62703, 62711, 62629, 62712, 62707, 62563, 62670, 62701, 62536
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Chatham, IL Electricity Overview

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 $109.72 per month. This ranks the city 528th in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Chatham citizens emit 2,420.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 145th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 34,473,926.83 kilograms, which is the 176th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Chatham has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chatham
Chatham residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chatham, Illinois
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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AEP Energy | ENERGY | 6.73 | 61.69 | 233,129.69 | 15,681,140.92 | |
APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.81 | 77.22 | 22,707.64 | 3,363,391.91 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.72 | 109.56 | 310,686.92 | 42,621,755.06 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chatham, Illinois include: 62629, 62712, 62615, 62536
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Auburn, IL Electricity Overview

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 $160.51 per month. This ranks the city 1191st in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Auburn citizens emit 2,420.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 145th worst polluting city out of 1466 cities in Illinois based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 11,042,788.92 kilograms, which is the 354th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Auburn has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Auburn
Auburn residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Auburn, Illinois
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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AEP Energy | ENERGY | 6.73 | 61.69 | 233,129.69 | 15,681,140.92 | |
APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.81 | 77.22 | 22,707.64 | 3,363,391.91 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.72 | 109.56 | 310,686.92 | 42,621,755.06 |
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Sangamon County, Illinois Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Sangamon County, Illinois
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Lincoln Land WindLincoln Land Wind, LLC (100.00%) | Sangamon County | IL | Wind | 1,098,811 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Springfield | IL | Coal | 623,941 | 8 | 703,769,249.68 | 7 | 1,127.94 | 4 | |||
Double Back DiamondDouble Back Diamond Solar Power, LLC (100.00%) | Sangamon County | IL | Solar | 289,030 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Sangamon County | IL | Natural Gas | 39,520 | 30 | 29,518,198.7 | 27 | 746.92 | 10 | |||
Springfield | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 66 | 15 | 4,296.81 | 24 | 65.1 | 23 | |||
Springfield | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 64 | 16 | 3,555.98 | 25 | 55.56 | 24 |
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?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | City Water, Light and Power Springfield | 76,924 |
2 | Ameren Illinois | 12,341 |
3 | Chatham Utilities | 6,935 |
4 | Constellation Energy | 5,326 |
5 | First Energy | 2,262 |
6 | MC Squared Energy Services | 2,188 |
7 | Riverton City Utilities | 1,857 |
8 | Rural Electric Convenience | 1,840 |
9 | Homefield Energy | 1,799 |
10 | Menard Electric | 1,731 |