City of Fairfield electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Fairfield is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,241 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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 Fairfield bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.60 | $69.53 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.20 | $128.09 |
| 1,500 kWh | $256.80 | $185.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $342.40 | $242.55 |
*Residential (effective 2014-07-02, $10.00/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 Fairfield residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-07-02 | $10.00 | 5.55¢ first 25 kWh, 13.71¢ first 150 kWh, 11.71¢ first 1,050 kWh, 11.43¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Fairfield rate history
2015–2025: +35% change in the average residential rate (11.97¢ → 16.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Fairfield 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 Fairfield's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 139 | 32 | 2,233 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Fairfield service area
City of Fairfield serves Wayne County in Illinois.
Wayne
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fairfield at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,136,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 56,687 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 6141 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fairfield's electricity rate?
City of Fairfield residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢ 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 9% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fairfield electric bill?
About $249 a month. The average City of Fairfield home uses 1,458 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does City of Fairfield have?
City of Fairfield serves 3,241 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 Fairfield before making decisions.