Jo-Carroll Energy electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois · MRO region · MISO
Jo-Carroll Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 17,278 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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.
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Jo-Carroll Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $108.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $217.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $326.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $435.00 |
Jo-Carroll Energy rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (15.60¢ → 20.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Jo-Carroll Energy | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 138 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.54 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 17 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 37 | 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 Jo-Carroll Energy's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Daviess | 554 | 30 | 1,814 | 2025-07-12 |
| Carroll | 243 | 16 | 2,240 | 2025-11-26 |
| Henry | 157 | 41 | 2,973 | 2025-12-14 |
| Whiteside | 49 | 22 | 3,483 | 2025-04-29 |
Jo-Carroll Energy service area
Jo-Carroll Energy serves 4 counties in Illinois and 17 ZIP codes.
Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Whiteside
Cities: Morrison, Fulton, Galena, Savanna, Stockton, East Dubuque, Mount Carroll, Warren, Lanark, The Galena Territory
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,319 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 1,674 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $35,249 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 234 MWh |
Jo-Carroll Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 18.76¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.98¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $55,216,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 316,868 MWh |
| Peak demand | 72 MW summer · 56 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9750 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jo-Carroll Energy's electricity rate?
Jo-Carroll Energy residential customers pay an average of 21.75¢ 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 16% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 21% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Jo-Carroll Energy electric bill?
About $158 a month. The average Jo-Carroll Energy home uses 727 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $218.
How many customers does Jo-Carroll Energy have?
Jo-Carroll Energy serves 17,278 residential customers and 20,268 customers in total in Illinois, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Jo-Carroll Energy?
In 2025, the average Jo-Carroll Energy customer was without power for 2 hr 18 min (SAIDI) over 0.54 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 37 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Jo-Carroll Energy offer net metering for solar?
Jo-Carroll Energy had 1,319 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 9.8 MW of capacity. 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 Jo-Carroll Energy before making decisions.