Highland Electric
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About Highland Electric
Highland Electric is a municipally owned organization providing electricity in Highland, Illinois and other areas of Madison County. At the moment, 6,878 customers receive their electricity from the provider. These customers are a mix of 6,048 residential customers, 671 commercial customers and 159 industrial accounts. Highland Electric charges their customers a residential electricity rate of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which is 14.69% lower than the national average rate of 15.64 cents. This ranks the company 1654th out of 2893 companies in the nation for lowest average electricity price. The company sold 126,356 megawatt hours through retail sales in 2019. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources of megawatt hours including 203 megawatt hours produced at power facilities owned by the company and 134,420 purchased on the wholesale market. In 2019 they had total electricity related revenue of $14,613,500, with 96.61% coming from retail sales.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Highland Electric is $117.39 per month, while the Illinois average is $98.14. Patrons of the supplier pay 14.50% more compared to other residents of Illinois. Based on megawatt hours generated, Highland Electric is the 731st largest out of 3517 providers in the nation. Highland Electric is ranked as the 72nd highest electricity producer out of 113 companies in Illinois. The company produces 502nd megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types per year, ranking them 502nd out of 3517 companies in the US.
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Highland Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Highland Electric residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
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Highland Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:2610 Plaza Drive
Highland, Illinois 62249
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Dan Cook
Highland Electric Contact
- Website:www.highlandil.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(618) 654-9891
- Contact Page:www.highlandil.gov
- Social Media:
Highland Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.highlandil.gov
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- Madison County
- Major Cities Served:
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Highland Electric Energy Makeup
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Highland Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6,878 | 14,826,900 | 38 | 100% |
Highland Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 263,864 | 42 | 18.72 | $141.30/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Highland Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HighlandHighland Electric (100.00%) | Highland | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 164 | 120,458.96 | 734.51 |
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Highland Electric FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Highland Electric?
There is one power plant associated with or owned by Highland Electric.
How much is the average bundled bill for Highland Electric customers each month?
Highland Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $117.39, compared to the Illinois average of $98.14 and the national of $98.14 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Highland Electric?
Highland Electric's current CEO is Dan Cook.
What percentage of Highland Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Highland Electric generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What percentage of Highland Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Highland Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What is the phone number for Highland Electric?
The Highland Electric phone number is (618) 654-9891.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Highland Electric customers?
Highland Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.28 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents.
