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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. Electricity providers must regularly report the total number of customers signed on for their services to government agencies. In the most recent report the company reported 8,246 customers receiving their services. Around 97.28% of these are residential accounts, 2.32% are commercial accounts and 0.40% are industrial properties. Monroe County Electric Cooperative charges their consumers a residential electricity price of 17.43 cents per kilowatt hour on average . This is above both the Illinois and United States average rates of 14.84 and 15.77 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. There were a total of 120,131 megawatt hours sold via retail sales in 2019 by the provider. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced and 127,617 megawatt hours were acquired on wholesale channels. The revenue for the company for 2019 from electricity sales was $17,571,000, with 98.86% coming from retail sales to end users.

The national average monthly residential electric bill is $139.96, while the Monroe County Electric Cooperative average is 42.75% higher at $199.8 per month. Monroe County Electric Cooperative is the 2792nd 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.

Monroe County Electric Cooperative Net Metering

Luckily, Monroe County Electric Cooperative offers net metering choices to consumers. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as consumers have no way to sell extra electricity back into the grid.

Monroe County Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills

Monroe County Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.137/kWh$262.38/mo.$136.21/mo.
2544th17.43¢Monroe County Electric Cooperative's Average residential price per kWh
2792nd$199.8Average monthly electricity bill for Monroe County Electric Cooperative's residential customers

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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

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Monroe County Electric Cooperative State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Illinois8,24620,779,842.7937100%

Monroe County Electric Cooperative County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Monroe County34,7323820.49$158.60/mo
Randolph County30,6323820.37$158.24/mo
St. Clair County252,6714120.52$157.36/mo

Cities Monroe County Electric Cooperative Has Coverage

* 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 $199.80. The state average bundled bill is $98.49 and the nationwide average is $98.49.

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 17.43 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.84 cents and the average national rate of 15.77 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.

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-08-16