Monroe County Electric Cooperative
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About Monroe County Electric Cooperative
Monroe County Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative. The largest city served by the provider is Columbia, but the company also supplies electricity to 11 cities in Illinois. The average residential electricity rate for consumers of Monroe County Electric Cooperative is around 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.85% higher than the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents. In 2019 the company sold 120,131 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. Their total revenue for 2019 from electricity related activities was $17,571,000, with $17,370,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Monroe County Electric Cooperative average is 51.12% higher at $216.68 per month. Monroe County Electric Cooperative is the 2796th ranked company in the nation for average monthly bill total. The company currently does not produce their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end users.
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Monroe County Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Monroe County Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Monroe County Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:6132 State Route 3
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
United States of America - CEO:Alan Wattles
Monroe County Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.mcec.org
- Customer Service Phone:(618) 939-7171
- Contact Page:www.mcec.org
- Social Media:
Monroe County Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:www.mcec.org
- Outage Phone:(618) 939-7171
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- St. Clair County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Monroe County Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Monroe County Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7,954 | 21,094,873.06 | 37 | 100% |
Monroe County Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 34,732 | 57 | 21.71 | $164.91/mo |
| Randolph County | 30,632 | 57 | 21.63 | $164.66/mo |
| St. Clair County | 252,671 | 60 | 21.74 | $163.98/mo |
Cities Monroe County Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Columbia, IL
- Dupo, IL
- Freeburg, IL
- Fults, IL
- Hecker, IL
- Maeystown, IL
- Millstadt, IL
- New Athens, IL
- Red Bud, IL
- Smithton, IL
- Valmeyer, IL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Monroe County Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How many counties does Monroe County Electric Cooperative have customers in to?
Monroe County Electric Cooperative supplies electricity to customers in 3 counties.
How much is the average bundled bill for Monroe County Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Monroe County Electric Cooperative is $216.68. The state average bundled bill is $104.78 and the nationwide average is $104.78.
What is the phone number for Monroe County Electric Cooperative?
The Monroe County Electric Cooperative phone number is (618) 939-7171.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Monroe County Electric Cooperative customers?
Monroe County Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.50 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
Who is the CEO of Monroe County Electric Cooperative?
Monroe County Electric Cooperative's CEO is Alan Wattles.
What cities does Monroe County Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Monroe County Electric Cooperative supplies to 11 cities in the country including Illinois.
