Adams Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Adams Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,163 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.10¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Adams Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $271.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $362.00 |
Adams Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule A-Tod-Residential (General Purpose-Single Purpose Time of day)time-of-use | 2011-04-01 | $37.00 | 22.0¢ (12pm–10pm) · 9.5¢ (12am–12pm, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule B-Tod-Grain Drying - Time of Daytime-of-use | 2009-01-01 | $90.00 | 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 10pm–12am) · 40.0¢ (12pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Adams Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (14.71¢ → 17.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Adams Electric Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 170 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.29 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 170 | 63 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Adams Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 183 | 26 | 1,353 | 2025-03-15 |
| Adams | 168 | 21 | 6,159 | 2025-07-29 |
| McDonough | 106 | 20 | 1,371 | 2025-07-05 |
| Pike | 100 | 15 | 1,361 | 2025-04-21 |
| Brown | 78 | 7 | 383 | 2025-04-21 |
| Schuyler | 49 | 4 | 526 | 2025-11-29 |
Adams Electric Co-op service area
Adams Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Illinois and 5 ZIP codes.
Adams, Brown, Hancock, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler
Cities: Quincy
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 51 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Adams Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,582,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 173,605 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 97 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adams Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Adams Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.10¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 1% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Adams Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $286 a month. The average Adams Electric Co-op home uses 1,579 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $181.
How many customers does Adams Electric Co-op have?
Adams Electric Co-op serves 9,163 residential customers in Illinois, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Adams Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Adams Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 50 min (SAIDI) over 1.29 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 50 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Adams Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate Schedule A-Tod-Residential (General Purpose-Single Purpose Time of day). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Adams Electric Co-op before making decisions.