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Effingham County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Effingham County ranks as the 37th highest pollution level from electricity consumption in the state, emitting 78,983,758.29 kilograms of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity provider in Effingham County by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
Effingham County consumes 508150.01% more electricity than it generates each year.
Residents of Effingham County are paying, on average, 14.56% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 18.41 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 13.88% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months in Effingham County.
The 71 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Effingham County at 49th in the state out of 102 counties in non-renewable energy generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
360,858 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
71 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
71 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
78,983,758 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,284.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Effingham
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Effingham Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
14.59¢ per kWh
- 3.92% higher than last month
- 11.03% lower than March last year
- 4.92% lower than the Illinois average
- 14.29% lower than the US average
- 145th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since March last year
- 14,697th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,013 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.65¢ per kWh
- 1.02% lower than last month
- 3.44% lower than March last year
- 4.45% lower than the Illinois average
- 11.71% lower than the US average
- 611th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 463 since March last year
- 16,015th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 518 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,748 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$118.31 per month
- 4.35% lower than last month
- 18.43% lower than March last year
- 13.62% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.67% lower than the US average
- 899th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 218 since March last year
- 16,560th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,579 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,303 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.57 per month
- 1.6% lower than last month
- 11.53% lower than March last year
- 13.05% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.12% higher than the US average
- 894th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since March last year
- 16,637th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 284 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,724 since March last year
Effingham, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.65 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Effingham, which is 5.45% below the average Illinois price of 15.50 cents. Selling an estimated 3,940.38 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
The use of electricity in Effingham accounts for 27,895,806.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 200th largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. This total equates to 2,283.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 94th highest in Illinois for emissions per capita. The residents of Effingham have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Effingham
Effingham residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Effingham, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.18 | 63.23 | 27,623.52 | 3,641,730.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.21 | 69.18 | 351,185.23 | 32,342,914.73 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.38 | 134.46 | 5,616,295.97 | 919,937,271 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.57 | 79.56 | 7,562.3 | 874,841.24 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Altamont, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.65 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Altamont, which is 18.38% below the average Illinois price of 15.50 cents. The city has experienced a 69.79% decline in non-renewable fuel type usage in their electric production plants. Generation from non-renewable fuels makes up 0.03 megawatt hours per person in the city.
The use of electricity in Altamont accounts for 5,353,714.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 482nd largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. Averaging 2,300.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 38th highest in Illinois for pollution per capita. About 100.00% of electricity in Altamont comes from generation using Distillate Fuel Oil. Altamont has one power plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Altamont
Altamont residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Altamont, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.13 | 75.58 | 71 | 9,759.77 | 1,183,998.12 |
| Southwestern Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.88 | 144.37 | 308,930.95 | 39,791,183.43 |
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Teutopolis, IL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.65 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Teutopolis, which is 5.45% below the average Illinois price of 15.50 cents. Selling an estimated 762.71 megawatt hours per year, Constellation Energy is the largest vendor in the city.
The use of electricity in Teutopolis accounts for 4,166,790.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 535th largest amount in the state out of 1466 cities. This total equates to 2,283.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 94th highest in Illinois for emissions per capita. The residents of Teutopolis have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Teutopolis
Teutopolis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Teutopolis, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.18 | 63.23 | 27,623.52 | 3,641,730.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.21 | 69.18 | 351,185.23 | 32,342,914.73 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.38 | 134.46 | 5,616,295.97 | 919,937,271 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.57 | 79.56 | 7,562.3 | 874,841.24 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Effingham County, Illinois
Power Plants in Effingham County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | IL | Distillate Fuel Oil | 71 | 56,303.08 | 793 |
Effingham County, Illinois Details
Electricity use in Effingham County creates 78,983,758.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 37th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 2,284.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2469th highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Effingham County's electricity is produced using Distillate Fuel Oil. Effingham County has one power plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Effingham County:
- Altamont, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility: 33.33%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Dieterich, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Norris Electric: 33.33%
- Edgewood, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 25.87%
- Empire District Electric: 27.30%
- Ameren Illinois: 27.30%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 19.53%
- Effingham, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 33.33%
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Mason, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 30.53%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 8.41%
- Norris Electric: 30.53%
- Ameren Illinois: 30.53%
- Shumway, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 20.10%
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative: 20.10%
- Empire District Electric: 20.10%
- Shelby Electric Cooperative: 19.58%
- Norris Electric: 20.10%
- Teutopolis, Illinois:
- Norris Electric: 33.33%
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
- Watson, Illinois:
- Empire District Electric: 33.33%
- Norris Electric: 33.33%
- Ameren Illinois: 33.33%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Effingham County, Illinois?
The largest electricity supplier in Effingham County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham County, Illinois has 43 electricity companies offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Effingham County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 6,113 |
| 2 | Homefield Energy | 3,098 |
| 3 | Norris Electric | 2,911 |
| 4 | Southwestern Electric Cooperative | 1,908 |
| 5 | Altamont, Illinois Electric Utility | 1,495 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 1,078 |
| 7 | MC Squared Energy Services | 563 |
| 8 | Dynegy Energy Services | 456 |
| 9 | Direct Energy | 432 |
| 10 | Ambit Energy | 353 |
How many power plants are located within Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham County, Illinois has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
