Jackson County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jackson County, Illinois Electricity Overview
Jackson County has seen a reduction of 44.41% in coal use for the generation of electricity during the last year.
In the previous 12 months, there has been a 44.41% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Jackson County.
Over the course of the past year, Jackson County saw a 12.36% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
With total production of 3,922 megawatt hours, Jackson County is ranked 1198th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties for total generation.
Jackson County is home to 53,676 people and its power generation facilities generate 3,922 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 0.07 megawatt hours per capita.
0.07 megawatt hours of electricity per person are produced using coal in Jackson County. They rank 9th out of 102 counties in Illinois.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
560,618 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,922 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,922 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
124,616,263 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,321.64 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Carbondale
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Carbondale Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.71¢ per kWh
- 9.33% higher than last month
- 8.43% lower than April last year
- 0.13% higher than the Illinois average
- 1.22% lower than the US average
- 745th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
- 19,966th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,782 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,476 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.2¢ per kWh
- 0.84% lower than last month
- 6.55% lower than April last year
- 1.43% lower than the Illinois average
- 5.71% lower than the US average
- 736th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 465 since April last year
- 17,620th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 485 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,493 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$123.9 per month
- 2.91% lower than last month
- 4.88% lower than April last year
- 44.09% higher than the Illinois average
- 9.9% higher than the US average
- 1,206th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
- 24,710th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,058 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,023 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$146.7 per month
- 0.36% lower than last month
- 12.73% lower than April last year
- 42.37% higher than the Illinois average
- 7.8% higher than the US average
- 1,196th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
- 21,017th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 65 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,269 since April last year
Carbondale, IL Electricity Overview
Carbondale averages a residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 1.43% less than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 736th best for average electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. Production from non-renewable fuel sources makes up 0.18 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. There has been a 44.41% drop in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel sources in Carbondale in the previous 12 months.
Carbondale residents average 2,380.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 53,291,103.26 kilograms, the city ranks 102nd highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power generation plant in the city. When it comes to electricity generation, Carbondale's top fuel is Coal, making up 100.00% of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carbondale
Carbondale residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carbondale, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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Murphysboro, IL Electricity Overview
Murphysboro averages a residential electricity rate of 16.34 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.96% more than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 1349th best average for electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. Ameren Illinois has an estimated 79 total residential customers, more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.
Murphysboro residents average 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 16,572,932.59 kilograms, the city ranks 278th highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Murphysboro, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murphysboro
Murphysboro residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murphysboro, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY |
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De Soto, IL Electricity Overview
De Soto averages a residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 1.43% less than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 736th best for average electricity price out of 1466 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $146.7 per month. Constellation Energy sells an estimated 338.3 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
De Soto residents average 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 3,718,081.58 kilograms, the city ranks 562nd highest in Illinois for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within De Soto, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Soto
De Soto residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in De Soto, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.12 | 62.9 | 27,647.35 | 3,627,146.59 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.16 | 68.82 | 351,488.21 | 32,213,388.89 | |
| Ameren Illinois | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 134.53 | 5,566,674.74 | 903,435,995 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 11.51 | 79.14 | 7,568.82 | 871,337.7 | |
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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Illinois
Power Plants in Jackson County, Illinois
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SIUCSouthern Illinois University Carbondale (100.00%) | Carbondale | IL | Coal | 3,922 | 3,110,701.44 | 793.14 |
Jackson County, Illinois Details
Jackson County residents average 2,321.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 13th highest in the state out of 102 in this category. With total emissions of 124,616,263.5 kilograms, the county ranks 1595th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county has one power generation plant in the county. Jackson County's primary fuel is Coal, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Jackson County:
- Ava, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Campbell Hill, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Carbondale, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- De Soto, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Dowell, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Elkville, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Gorham, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Grand Tower, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 56.08%
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 43.92%
- Makanda, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
- Murphysboro, Illinois:
- Ameren Illinois: 100.00%
- Vergennes, Illinois:
- Egyptian Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Ameren Illinois: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Illinois?
The largest electricity company in Jackson County, Illinois by total customer count is Ameren Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Illinois?
Jackson County, Illinois is home to 39 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Illinois | 7,693 |
| 2 | Egyptian Electric Cooperative | 5,829 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 3,978 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 1,384 |
| 5 | MC Squared Energy Services | 722 |
| 6 | Dynegy Energy Services | 586 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 555 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 453 |
| 9 | Eligo Energy | 380 |
| 10 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 252 |
How many power plants are located within Jackson County, Illinois?
There is one electricity plant located in Jackson County, Illinois
