Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative

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About Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative. The largest county served by Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is Morgan County, but the company also provides electricity in 6 counties in Illinois. Presently, 10,306 customers are provided electricity by the company. These customers are a mix of 10,017 residential accounts and 289 commercial properties. On average, Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative bills their patrons a residential electricity price of 18.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.43% above the state's average rate of 15.28 cents and 19.68% higher than the national average of 15.64 cents. In 2019 they sold 93.15% of their total megawatt hours disposed to end users (known as retail sales). During the same timeframe, the supplier generated 2,666 megawatt hours and procured 192,200 megawatt hours through wholesale channels. In 2019, they made a total of $31,587,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $31,352,000 from retail sales to end users.

Customers of the provider pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $216.87. This is 89.47% higher than the Illinois average of $98.14. The company ranks 19th out of 113 suppliers that we track in the state for total megawatt hours generated from wind turbines, with 3,236 megawatt hours produced. Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is the 1189th largest provider out of 3517 providers in the United States based on total megawatt hours sold. Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative produces 3,236 megawatt hours from their electricity facilities, ranking them as the 57th highest generator of electricity of all 113 electricity providers in Illinois.

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.187/kWh$0.176/kWh$216.87/mo.$177.71/mo.
2779th18.71¢Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative's Average residential price per kWh
2891st$216.87Average monthly electricity bill for Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative's residential customers

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Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:Two South Main Street
    Winchester, Illinois 62694
    United States of America
  • CEO:Randy Long

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Quick Facts About Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative produces 3,236 megawatt hours (or 100.00% of their total production) from the use of renewable fuel types in their production facilities.

Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Energy Makeup

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Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

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Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Illinois10,30635,306,00022100%

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Calhoun County4,5373918.99$144.28/mo
Cass County13,0584118.87$142.57/mo
Greene County12,1874118.98$144.32/mo
Morgan County33,1894118.98$143.45/mo
Pike County14,9234018.99$144.62/mo
Scott County4,9233918.99$144.28/mo

Power Plants Owned by Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Pike County IL Wind 3,236

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Fuel Makeup

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Cities Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative customers each month?

Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is $216.87. The state average bundled bill is $98.14 and the national average is $98.14.

Who is the CEO of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative?

The CEO of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is Randy Long.

What is the phone number for Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative?

The Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative phone number is (800) 468-4732.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative customers?

Customers of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 18.71 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative?

There is one power plant associated with or owned by Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative.

What percentage of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative generates 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

How many counties does Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative sell electricity to?

There are 6 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative including Illinois.

What percentage of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative produces 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.

What cities does Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?

Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 46 cities in the United States including Illinois.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06