Pope County, Illinois Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pope County, Illinois Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 17.77 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Pope County pay a 10.22% markup from the US average rate.
Pope County ranks 101st out of 102 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 39,897.9 megawatt hours.
Pope County emitted 8,708,198.42 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 2822nd worst polluting county in the nation.
The electricity consumed by customers in Pope County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation sources.
Pope County emits 2,279.63 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.
SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Pope County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
39,898 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
8,708,198 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,279.63 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Golconda
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Golconda Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.09¢ per kWh
- 3.61% higher than last month
- 6.73% lower than April last year
- 21.55% lower than the Illinois average
- 22.61% lower than the US average
- 47th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 6,816th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 716 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,411 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.22¢ per kWh
- 0.64% lower than last month
- 7.47% lower than April last year
- 20.77% lower than the Illinois average
- 24.22% lower than the US average
- 46th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,105th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 414 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,262 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.9 per month
- 6.06% lower than last month
- 6.85% lower than April last year
- 35.94% higher than the Illinois average
- 3.68% higher than the US average
- 962nd in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 105 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 92 since April last year
- 20,629th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,429 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,455 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.51 per month
- 0.5% lower than last month
- 12.21% lower than April last year
- 37.34% higher than the Illinois average
- 3.99% higher than the US average
- 1,054th in the state out of 1,466 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since April last year
- 18,559th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 191 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,455 since April last year
Golconda, IL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Golconda home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.77% lower than the average state rate of 15.42 cents. SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative has an estimated 5 residential customers, more than all other providers in the city. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Golconda average is 2.53% more at $141.51 per month.
Golconda is the 780th highest ranked city in the state out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,787,232.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 168th worst in the state in this category. All of the 8,188.47 megawatt hours of electricity used in Golconda must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Golconda
Golconda residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Golconda, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.10 | 141.46 | 308,193.56 | 37,286,208.65 |
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Eddyville, IL Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Eddyville home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.77% lower than the average state rate of 15.42 cents. SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Eddyville average is 2.53% more at $141.51 per month.
Eddyville is the 1413th highest ranked city in the state out of 1466 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 111,702.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,279.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 168th worst in the state in this category. All of the 511.78 megawatt hours of electricity used in Eddyville must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eddyville
Eddyville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eddyville, Illinois
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.10 | 141.46 | 308,193.56 | 37,286,208.65 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Pope County, Illinois?
By total megawatt hours sold, SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Pope County, Illinois.
How many electric companies offer service in Pope County, Illinois?
There are 40 electricity suppliers operating in Pope County, Illinois.
What electricity companies offer service in Pope County, Illinois?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 3,352 |
| 2 | Ameren Illinois | 1,549 |
| 3 | Homefield Energy | 801 |
| 4 | Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 345 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 279 |
| 6 | MC Squared Energy Services | 145 |
| 7 | Dynegy Energy Services | 118 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 112 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 91 |
| 10 | Eligo Energy | 77 |
