City of Princeton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Princeton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,586 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Princeton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.20 |
City of Princeton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 101- Residential Inside Corporate Limits 2014time-of-use | 2014-05-15 | $7.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate 102- Residential Outside Corporate Limits 2014time-of-use | 2014-05-15 | $11.00 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate 103- All Electric 2014time-of-use | 2014-05-15 | $7.00 | 10.7¢ (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 Princeton rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (10.07¢ → 13.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Princeton 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 Princeton's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau | 124 | 29 | 1,099 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Princeton service area
City of Princeton serves Bureau County in Illinois and 1 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Princeton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,332,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 92,825 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15388 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Princeton's electricity rate?
City of Princeton residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢ 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 25% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Princeton electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average City of Princeton home uses 1,687 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does City of Princeton have?
City of Princeton serves 4,586 residential customers in Illinois, across 1 county.
Does City of Princeton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate 101- Residential Inside Corporate Limits 2014. 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 Princeton before making decisions.