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City of Bushnell electricity rates

Municipal utility · Illinois

Residential rate
12.76¢
per kWh incl. all charges
Avg. monthly bill
$189
1,478 kWh/month
vs. Illinois
-32%
state avg 18.79¢
Homes served
1,575
7th cheapest of 62 in IL

City of Bushnell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,575 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Bushnell bill estimates

Monthly useAt average all-in rate
500 kWh$63.80
1,000 kWh$127.60
1,500 kWh$191.40
2,000 kWh$255.20

City of Bushnell residential rate plans

PlanEffectiveCustomer chargeEnergy charges
All Electric, R C 2time-of-use2014-06-01$4.91 16.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays
Residential, R C 1time-of-use2014-06-01$4.91 16.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.

City of Bushnell rate history

City of Bushnell annual average residential price 9¢11¢14¢16¢19¢ 201520172020202220242025 2015: 10¢2016: 10¢2017: 10¢2018: 11¢2020: 13¢2021: 12¢2022: 11¢2023: 11¢2024: 12¢2025: 12¢
City of BushnellIllinois avg

2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (10.50¢ → 12.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.

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Reliability history

City of Bushnell 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 Bushnell's counties, customers averaged 106 min without power.

CountyOutage min/customerDays with outagesPeak customers outWorst day
McDonough106201,3712025-07-05

City of Bushnell service area

City of Bushnell serves McDonough County in Illinois.

Counties served by City of Bushnell

McDonough

Programs, smart meters & solar

Smart meters (AMI) for homes0%
Time-based rate programsNone reported
Net-metered solar homes0 reported

City of Bushnell at a glance

OwnershipMunicipal utility
Services—
Retail revenue (2025)$3,355,000
Electricity sold (2025)27,930 MWh
Balancing authorityMISO
EIA utility ID2634

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Frequently asked questions

What is City of Bushnell's electricity rate?

City of Bushnell residential customers pay an average of 12.76¢ 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 32% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.

What is the average City of Bushnell electric bill?

About $189 a month. The average City of Bushnell home uses 1,478 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.

How many customers does City of Bushnell have?

City of Bushnell serves 1,575 residential customers in Illinois, across 1 county.

Does City of Bushnell offer time-of-use rates?

Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including All Electric, R C 2. 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 City of Bushnell before making decisions.