Peru Electric
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About Peru Electric
Peru Electric supplies electricity in Peru, Illinois. The supplier recently disclosed a total of 10 industrial customers, 1,465 commercial customers and 4,991 residential customers, which makes up the entirety of their customers. Customers of Peru Electric pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the Illinois and the US average rates of 15.50 and 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. A total of 234,339 megawatt hours were sold through retail sales in 2023 by the supplier. The electricity they sourced was made up of megawatt hours generated by the company in electricity plants they own and megawatt hours that they purchased on the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 177,808 wholesale megawatt hours. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity related activities was $26,608,000, with $25,778,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $104.78, while the Peru Electric average is 8.78% less at $92.19 per month. This is the 8th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Peru Electric is the 734th largest electricity company out of 3530 electricity companies in the US based on total megawatt hours sold. Peru Electric is ranked as the 487th highest total electricity producer in the country out of 3530 providers. Electricity generation from sustainable fuel sources by the supplier totals 15,029 megawatt hours, ranking the provider 292nd in the nation out of the 3530 we track.
Peru Electric offers net metering choices to consumers. This is a positive for any consumer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused megawatt hours into the grid.
Losing energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity production business. Electricity providers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Peru Electric reported a yearly loss of roughly 3.77% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of electricity lost gives them a rank of 17th best out of 111 providers who report energy loss in Illinois and 742nd best out of 3530 in the US.
Peru Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Peru Electric residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
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Peru Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:4005 Plank Road
Peru, Illinois 61354
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Jeff King
Peru Electric Contact
- Website:www.peru.il.us
- Customer Service Phone:(815) 223-0044
- Contact Page:www.peru.il.us
- Social Media:
Peru Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:peruutilities.com
- Outage Phone:(815) 223-0044
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- LaSalle County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Peru Electric
Peru Electric is the 479th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the country out of 3530 providers.
Peru Electric generates 15,029 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power, making Peru Electric 4th out of 111 electric providers in Illinois.
Energy Loss
Peru Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
9,182MWh
742 National Rank
Peru Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Peru Electric Coverage Map
Peru Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6,426 | 43,757,054.76 | 26 | 100% |
Peru Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle County | 108,078 | 58 | 21.52 | $150.78/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Peru Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peru (IL)Peru Electric (100.00%) | Peru | IL | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,238 | 200,587.88 | 13.16 |
Peru Electric Production Fuel Makeup
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Peru Electric FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Peru Electric?
The CEO of Peru Electric is Jeff King.
What percentage of Peru Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Peru Electric generates 1.37% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Peru Electric customers?
Peru Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Illinois bundled rate of 15.50 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
What is the average bundled bill for Peru Electric customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Peru Electric is $92.19. The Illinois average bundled bill is $104.78 and the national average is $104.78.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Peru Electric?
Peru Electric owns or is associated with one power plant.
What is the phone number for Peru Electric?
You can reach Peru Electric by phone via (815) 223-0044.
What percentage of Peru Electric's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Peru Electric produce 98.63% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
