Corn Belt Energy Corporation electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois · RFC region · MISO
Corn Belt Energy Corporation is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 34,952 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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.
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Corn Belt Energy Corporation bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.80 | $22.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $165.60 | $44.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $248.40 | $66.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $331.20 | $89.00 |
*RATE 10 Electric Heat for Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) (effective 2007-03-30), 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.
Corn Belt Energy Corporation residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATE 10 Electric Heat for Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | 2007-03-30 | — | 4.45¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three Phase (Central Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $35.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RATE 12 Residential Electrically Heated Apartments (Central Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $13.00 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RATE 1 Residential, Campground and Farm Service - Single (Northern Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $19.50 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RATE 1 Residential & Farm Service (Central Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $18.90 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three-Phase (Northern Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $40.00 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RATE 11 Residential & Farm Service - Interruptible (Central Region)time-of-use | 2007-03-30 | $18.90 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Corn Belt Energy Corporation rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (13.44¢ → 15.59¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,365 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 7.65 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 58 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 155 | 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 Corn Belt Energy Corporation's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam | 962 | 25 | 1,458 | 2025-03-15 |
| DeWitt | 695 | 40 | 2,596 | 2025-11-09 |
| Stark | 694 | 13 | 2,090 | 2025-12-29 |
| Piatt | 333 | 17 | 2,717 | 2025-11-25 |
| Macon | 307 | 36 | 6,405 | 2025-05-16 |
| Knox | 201 | 47 | 2,148 | 2025-07-16 |
| Logan | 178 | 41 | 1,222 | 2025-06-11 |
| Marshall | 164 | 30 | 817 | 2025-07-25 |
| Henry | 157 | 41 | 2,973 | 2025-12-14 |
| Woodford | 156 | 33 | 3,382 | 2025-10-07 |
| McLean | 141 | 27 | 7,647 | 2025-05-16 |
| Ford | 134 | 18 | 2,055 | 2025-06-18 |
| LaSalle | 132 | 33 | 6,369 | 2025-03-12 |
| Bureau | 124 | 29 | 1,099 | 2025-03-15 |
| Tazewell | 112 | 29 | 4,411 | 2025-12-28 |
| Champaign | 112 | 33 | 5,900 | 2025-08-11 |
| Livingston | 84 | 31 | 3,084 | 2025-05-20 |
| Kendall | 61 | 20 | 4,737 | 2025-08-17 |
Corn Belt Energy Corporation service area
Corn Belt Energy Corporation serves 18 counties in Illinois and 135 ZIP codes.
Bureau, Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Henry, Kendall, Knox, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Marshall, McLean, Piatt, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford
Cities: Champaign, Bloomington, Decatur, Normal, Urbana, Pekin, Galesburg, East Peoria, Yorkville, Ottawa, Kewanee, Plano, Peru, La Salle, Princeton, Sandwich, Mendota, Clinton, Mount Zion, Eureka, Spring Valley, Marseilles, Lake Holiday, Oglesby, Fairbury, Le Roy, Lake of the Woods, Heyworth, Knoxville, El Paso, Sheridan, Marquette Heights, Galva, Cambridge, Roanoke, Lexington, Prophetstown, Farmer City, Mackinaw, Hudson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 521 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 724 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 24 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,329 |
Corn Belt Energy Corporation at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.09¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.59¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $91,162,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 648,327 MWh |
| Peak demand | 148 MW summer · 120 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4362 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Corn Belt Energy Corporation's electricity rate?
Corn Belt Energy Corporation residential customers pay an average of 16.56¢ 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 12% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Corn Belt Energy Corporation electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Corn Belt Energy Corporation home uses 949 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $166.
How many customers does Corn Belt Energy Corporation have?
Corn Belt Energy Corporation serves 34,952 residential customers and 37,468 customers in total in Illinois, across 18 counties.
How reliable is Corn Belt Energy Corporation?
In 2025, the average Corn Belt Energy Corporation customer was without power for 22 hr 45 min (SAIDI) over 7.65 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 35 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Corn Belt Energy Corporation offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three Phase (Central Region). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Corn Belt Energy Corporation offer net metering for solar?
Corn Belt Energy Corporation had 724 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 8.6 MW of capacity and 24 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Corn Belt Energy Corporation before making decisions.