City of Geneseo electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Geneseo is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,805 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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 Geneseo bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.80 | $60.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.60 | $108.61 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.40 | $156.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259.20 | $204.72 |
*Residential (effective 2014-05-13, $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 Geneseo residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-05-13 | $10.00 | 10.11¢ first 500 kWh, 9.61¢ after |
| Residential Electric Heattime-of-use | 2014-05-13 | $10.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Non-Profit Servicetime-of-use | nan | $10.00 | 11.8¢ (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 Geneseo rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (10.76¢ → 12.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Geneseo 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 Geneseo's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 157 | 41 | 2,973 | 2025-12-14 |
City of Geneseo service area
City of Geneseo serves Henry County in Illinois.
Henry
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Geneseo at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,920,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 64,924 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7095 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Geneseo's electricity rate?
City of Geneseo residential customers pay an average of 12.96¢ 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 31% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Geneseo electric bill?
About $184 a month. The average City of Geneseo home uses 1,422 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does City of Geneseo have?
City of Geneseo serves 3,805 residential customers in Illinois, across 1 county.
Does City of Geneseo offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Electric Heat. 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 Geneseo before making decisions.