City of Highland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Highland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,912 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 Highland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.65 | $43.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.30 | $80.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.95 | $117.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.60 | $154.80 |
*Residential (effective nan, $6.00/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 Highland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $6.00 | 7.44¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Highland rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (11.33¢ → 14.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Highland | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 35 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.40 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 88 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 30 | 63 | 121 |
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 Highland's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 486 | 65 | 5,009 | 2025-02-02 |
| Madison | 447 | 47 | 18,731 | 2025-05-16 |
| St Clair | 398 | 66 | 18,062 | 2025-03-15 |
| Bond | 239 | 36 | 1,557 | 2025-09-21 |
City of Highland service area
City of Highland serves 4 counties in Illinois and 3 ZIP codes.
Bond, Clinton, Madison, St Clair
Cities: Belleville, East Saint Louis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 90% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Highland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,980,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 121,386 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8573 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Highland's electricity rate?
City of Highland residential customers pay an average of 15.73¢ 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 16% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Highland electric bill?
About $230 a month. The average City of Highland home uses 1,463 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of Highland have?
City of Highland serves 6,912 residential customers in Illinois, across 4 counties.
How reliable is City of Highland?
In 2019, the average City of Highland customer was without power for 35 min (SAIDI) over 0.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 30 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Highland before making decisions.