City of Altamont electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Altamont is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,507 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% less 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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City of Altamont bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.75 | $63.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.50 | $124.29 |
| 1,500 kWh | $170.25 | $184.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $227.00 | $245.21 |
*Electric -Residential Rural (effective 2014-05-01, $3.37/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Altamont residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric -Residential Rural | 2014-05-01 | $3.37 | 12.09¢ |
| Electric -Residential | 2014-05-01 | $3.21 | 11.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Altamont rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (8.96¢ → 10.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Altamont doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Altamont's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham | 154 | 39 | 3,249 | 2025-07-21 |
City of Altamont service area
City of Altamont serves Effingham County in Illinois.
Effingham
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Altamont at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,443,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 22,859 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 406 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Altamont's electricity rate?
City of Altamont residential customers pay an average of 11.35¢ 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 40% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Altamont electric bill?
About $143 a month. The average City of Altamont home uses 1,264 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does City of Altamont have?
City of Altamont serves 1,507 residential customers in Illinois, across 1 county.
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 City of Altamont before making decisions.