Illinois Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,313 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% more 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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Illinois Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $110.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $220.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $330.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $440.00 |
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (17.52¢ → 20.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Illinois Rural Electric Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 112 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.87 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 112 | 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 Illinois Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 565 | 18 | 1,114 | 2025-05-16 |
| Macoupin | 498 | 63 | 4,693 | 2025-05-16 |
| Morgan | 407 | 21 | 11,730 | 2025-06-18 |
| Jersey | 400 | 52 | 4,393 | 2025-03-05 |
| Adams | 168 | 21 | 6,159 | 2025-07-29 |
| Cass | 107 | 10 | 785 | 2025-05-09 |
| Pike | 100 | 15 | 1,361 | 2025-04-21 |
| Scott | 82 | 5 | 440 | 2025-01-16 |
| Brown | 78 | 7 | 383 | 2025-04-21 |
| Greene | 74 | 13 | 546 | 2025-06-13 |
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op service area
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in Illinois and 11 ZIP codes.
Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Pike, Scott
Cities: Quincy, Jacksonville, South Jacksonville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $41,358,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 199,671 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9209 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Illinois Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.00¢ 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 17% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 22% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Illinois Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $355 a month. The average Illinois Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,613 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $220.
How many customers does Illinois Rural Electric Co-op have?
Illinois Rural Electric Co-op serves 10,313 residential customers in Illinois, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Illinois Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Illinois Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 112 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 112 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 Illinois Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.