City of Waterloo electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Waterloo is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,220 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 Waterloo bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.80 | $62.34 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.60 | $116.67 |
| 1,500 kWh | $224.40 | $171.01 |
| 2,000 kWh | $299.20 | $225.34 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-16, $8.00/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 Waterloo residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-16 | $8.00 | 10.87¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Waterloo rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (12.69¢ → 14.09¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Waterloo 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 Waterloo's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 42 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 882 | 54 | 9,159 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Waterloo service area
City of Waterloo serves Monroe County in Illinois and 1 ZIP codes.
Monroe
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Waterloo at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,130,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 86,112 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Waterloo's electricity rate?
City of Waterloo residential customers pay an average of 14.96¢ 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 20% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Waterloo electric bill?
About $206 a month. The average City of Waterloo home uses 1,375 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does City of Waterloo have?
City of Waterloo serves 5,220 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 Waterloo before making decisions.