Highland Electric
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About Highland Electric
Highland Electric is a municipally owned organization. The largest city serviced by Highland Electric is Highland, but the company also supplies electricity in 2 cities in Madison County, Illinois. A total of 156 industrial customer accounts, 839 commercial accounts and 6,428 residential customer accounts receive electricity from the company. Highland Electric has an average residential electricity rate of 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 6.21% less than Illinois' average rate of 15.50 cents. Approximately 126,356 megawatt hours were sold by the company to retail customers in 2019. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 203 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 134,420. In 2019, they made a total of $14,613,500 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $14,118,500 from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Highland Electric is $139.61 per month, while the Illinois average is $104.78. Patrons of the supplier pay 24.29% more compared to other residents of Illinois. Based on total customers, Highland Electric is the 1223rd largest supplier out of 3530 providers in the nation. Electricity generation facilities owned by the provider use non-renewable fuels to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 105 megawatt hours. This amount ranks them at 517th in the US out of 3530 companies. Electricity generation facilities associated with or owned by Highland Electric generate a total of 105 megawatt hours, which is the 734th highest total in the country out of 3530 companies.
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Highland Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Highland Electric residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
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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:
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- Rates & Plans:www.highlandil.gov
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- Madison County
- Major Cities Served:
- Highland
- Pierron
Quick Facts About Highland Electric
Highland Electric has no electricity generation sources and must purchase all of the electricity they sell to customers.



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Highland Electric Coverage Map

Highland Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7,372 | 24,552,948.97 | 34 | 100% |
Highland Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 263,864 | 58 | 21.63 | $163.42/mo |
Cities Highland Electric Has Coverage
- Highland, IL
- Pierron, IL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Highland Electric FAQ:
What percentage of Highland Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Highland Electric generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for Highland Electric customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Highland Electric is $139.61. The Illinois average bundled bill is $104.78 and the United States average is $104.78.
What is the phone number for Highland Electric?
You can reach Highland Electric by phone via (618) 654-9891.
Who is the CEO of Highland Electric?
The current CEO of Highland Electric is Dan Cook.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Highland Electric customers?
Highland Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Illinois bundled rate of 15.50 cents and the average United States rate of 16.22 cents.
What cities does Highland Electric provider electricity in?
Highland Electric serves 2 cities.
What percentage of Highland Electric's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Highland Electric produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.