City of Carmi electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Carmi is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,056 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.10¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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City of Carmi bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $105.50 | $58.78 |
| 1,000 kWh | $211.00 | $113.31 |
| 1,500 kWh | $316.50 | $166.01 |
| 2,000 kWh | $422.00 | $218.71 |
*Rate E2: Residential (effective 2012-09-17), 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 Carmi residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate E2: Residential | 2012-09-17 | — | 15.19¢ first 25 kWh, 12.16¢ first 225 kWh, 11.15¢ first 800 kWh, 10.54¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Carmi rate history
2015–2025: +62% change in the average residential rate (12.27¢ → 19.87¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Carmi 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 Carmi's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 29 | 2,181 | 2025-08-18 |
City of Carmi service area
City of Carmi serves White County in Illinois.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Carmi at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,389,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 47,264 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3040 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Carmi's electricity rate?
City of Carmi residential customers pay an average of 21.10¢ 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 12% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 17% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Carmi electric bill?
About $272 a month. The average City of Carmi home uses 1,289 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $211.
How many customers does City of Carmi have?
City of Carmi serves 3,056 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 Carmi before making decisions.