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Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative

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About Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 6 counties in the state including counties like Union County, Massac County, Johnson County, Alexander County, and Pulaski County. The company is an electric cooperative. There are 10,949 customer accounts receiving electricity from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 0.02% industrial customers, 4.43% commercial properties and 95.55% residential customers. Customers of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative spend, on average, 15.61 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 8.61% higher than the average Illinois price of 14.38 cents and 0.92% lower than the nationwide average of 15.76. The company had sales of 187,053 megawatt hours in 2019 sold to end users. The electricity sourced by the company primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 197,630 wholesale megawatt hours. Their revenue in 2019 from electricity related activities was $29,050,000, with $28,770,000 coming from retail sales to end users.

The state average monthly residential electric bill is $92, while the Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative average is 57.80% more at $170.23 per month. Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative is the 74th ranked provider in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider currently does not produce their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices from other companies and then resell it to end users.

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Net Metering

Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative and any citizens who get their electricity from the company. This is a positive for any consumer considering installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the electricity supplier.

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.180/kWh$0.132/kWh$268.58/mo.$129.49/mo.
2215th15.61¢Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative's Average residential price per kWh
2622nd$170.23Average monthly electricity bill for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative's residential customers

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Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:7420 U.S Highway 51 South
    Dongola, Illinois 62926
    United States of America
  • CEO:David Johnston

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Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Illinois10,94925,470,277.0528100%

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Alexander County5,4884018.53$130.44/mo
Johnson County13,2384018.41$128.81/mo
Massac County14,2804118.49$130.30/mo
Pope County3,8204017.77$130.20/mo
Pulaski County5,2793918.60$129.80/mo
Union County17,2593918.61$129.63/mo

Cities Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Has Coverage

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Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative customers each month?

Consumers of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $170.23.

Who is the CEO of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative?

David Johnston is the current CEO of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative customers?

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 15.61 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Illinois bundled rate of 14.38 cents and the average United States rate of 15.76 cents.

What is the phone number for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative?

The Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative phone number is (618) 827-3555.

What cities does Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative provides electricity in 23 cities in the nation including Illinois.

How many counties does Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative offer service in?

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative provides electricity to customers in 6 counties throughout the United States including Illinois.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29