Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois)
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About Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois)
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) is an electricity cooperative supplying electricity in 3 counties within the state of Illinois including Marion County, Jefferson County, and Washington County. A total of 49 industrial customers, 353 commercial customers and 16,159 residential customer accounts purchase their electricity from the provider. Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) averages 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their patrons for residential electricity, which is 7.54% less than the average state rate of 15.28 cents. About 386,659 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail customers in 2022. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours generated by the company at electricity plants they own and megawatt hours purchased on wholesale channels.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $132.69, while the Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) average is 33.33% more at $176.92 per month. Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) is the 2702nd ranked provider in the country for average monthly bill amount. Electricity production is not part of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their end users.
Luckily, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) reported an annual loss of around 4.31% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state of Illinois has an energy loss average of 2.82% and the US average is 2.87%, giving Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) a rank of 699th best out of 3517 providers reporting energy loss in the US.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Rate & Electric Bills
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:3906 Broadway
Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
United States of America - CEO:Marcia Scott
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Contact
- Website:www.tricountycoop.com
- Customer Service Phone:(618) 244-5151
- Contact Page:www.tricountycoop.com
- Social Media:
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Service
- Outage Map:ebill.tricountycoop.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 244-5151
- States Served:
- Illinois
- Counties Served:
- Marion County
- Jefferson County
- Washington County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Energy Loss
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois)'s energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
17,427MWh
699 National Rank
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Coverage Map
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16,561 | 48,241,600 | 15 | 100% |
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 37,362 | 41 | 18.77 | $142.06/mo |
| Marion County | 37,781 | 42 | 18.68 | $142.39/mo |
| Washington County | 13,827 | 41 | 18.74 | $142.35/mo |
Cities Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) Has Coverage
- Addieville, IL
- Alma, IL
- Ashley, IL
- Belle Rive, IL
- Bluford, IL
- Central City, IL
- Centralia, IL
- Dix, IL
- Du Bois, IL
- Farina, IL
- Hoyleton, IL
- Ina, IL
- Irvington, IL
- Iuka, IL
- Junction City, IL
- Kell, IL
- Kinmundy, IL
- Mount Vernon, IL
- Nashville, IL
- New Minden, IL
- Oakdale, IL
- Odin, IL
- Okawville, IL
- Patoka, IL
- Radom, IL
- Richview, IL
- Salem, IL
- Sandoval, IL
- Venedy, IL
- Walnut Hill, IL
- Waltonville, IL
- Wamac, IL
- Woodlawn, IL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) FAQ:
How many counties does Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) supply electricity in?
There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois).
Who is the CEO of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois)?
The current CEO of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) is Marcia Scott.
What cities does Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) supply electricity in?
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) serves 33 cities.
What is the phone number for Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois)?
You can reach Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) by phone via (618) 244-5151.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) customers?
Consumers of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois), on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Illinois) is $176.92. The Illinois average bundled bill is $98.14 and the US average is $98.14.
