Clay Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Clay Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,261 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% 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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Clay Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $168.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $253.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $337.40 |
Clay Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (13.87¢ → 15.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Clay Electric Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 699 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.22 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 53 hr 57 min | — | — |
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 Clay Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 463 | 55 | 2,330 | 2025-07-11 |
| Jasper | 324 | 32 | 2,008 | 2025-06-18 |
| Marion | 274 | 38 | 2,248 | 2025-05-30 |
| Effingham | 154 | 39 | 3,249 | 2025-07-21 |
| Wayne | 139 | 32 | 2,233 | 2025-03-15 |
| Richland | 116 | 29 | 1,146 | 2025-06-18 |
| Clay | 41 | 14 | 816 | 2025-09-20 |
Clay Electric Co-op service area
Clay Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Illinois and 1 ZIP codes.
Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Marion, Richland, Wayne
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clay Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,641,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 54,390 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3726 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clay Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Clay Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.87¢ 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 10% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clay Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $235 a month. The average Clay Electric Co-op home uses 1,390 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does Clay Electric Co-op have?
Clay Electric Co-op serves 3,261 residential customers in Illinois, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Clay Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Clay Electric Co-op customer was without power for 11 hr 39 min (SAIDI) over 0.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Clay Electric Co-op before making decisions.