Menard Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois · SERC region
Menard Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,036 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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Menard Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $103.25 | $85.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $206.50 | $146.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $309.75 | $202.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $413.00 | $251.10 |
*Farm and Residential Service (Rate Code 10S) (effective 2014-02-01, $29.00/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.
Menard Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Residential Service (Rate Code 10S) | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 10.00¢ first 200 kWh, 12.20¢ first 1,300 kWh, 9.70¢ after |
| Geothermal, Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 19)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 12.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat w/o Water Heater, Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 17)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 12.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat w/o Water Heater, Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 17S)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Geothermal, Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 19S)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 12.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - East Bluffs Subdivision (Rate Code 13)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 9.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat w/ Water Heater-Control (All Electric), Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 18S)time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Farm and Residential With Water Heater Control (Rate Code 11) | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 12.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.70¢ first 1,300 kWh, 9.70¢ after |
| Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 10) | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 12.20¢ first 1,300 kWh, 9.70¢ after |
| Farm and Residential With Water Heater Control (Rate Code 11S) | 2014-02-01 | $29.00 | 10.00¢ first 200 kWh, 12.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.70¢ first 1,300 kWh, 9.70¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Menard Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (14.96¢ → 19.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Menard Electric Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 186 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.27 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 82 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 161 | 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 Menard Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 407 | 21 | 11,730 | 2025-06-18 |
| Macon | 307 | 36 | 6,405 | 2025-05-16 |
| Mason | 231 | 21 | 934 | 2025-07-19 |
| Logan | 178 | 41 | 1,222 | 2025-06-11 |
| Menard | 131 | 18 | 1,167 | 2025-02-10 |
| Tazewell | 112 | 29 | 4,411 | 2025-12-28 |
| Cass | 107 | 10 | 785 | 2025-05-09 |
| Sangamon | 88 | 30 | 5,205 | 2025-08-03 |
Menard Electric Co-op service area
Menard Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Illinois and 69 ZIP codes.
Cass, Logan, Macon, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon, Tazewell
Cities: Springfield, Decatur, Pekin, East Peoria, Jacksonville, Canton, Mount Zion, Beardstown, Sherman, Rochester, Riverton, South Jacksonville, Havana, Rushville, Marquette Heights, Petersburg, Mason City, Athens, Jerome, Delavan, Manito, Virginia, Mount Pulaski, Williamsville, New Berlin, Harristown, Ashland, Warrensburg, Astoria, Meredosia
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 277 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 12 MWh |
Menard Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 18.85¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 24.84¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $34,407,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 174,894 MWh |
| Peak demand | 60 MW summer · 30 MW winter |
| Line losses | 7.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12395 |
| Website | www.menard.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Menard Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Menard Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 20.65¢ 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% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 15% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Menard Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $211 a month. The average Menard Electric Co-op home uses 1,022 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $207.
How many customers does Menard Electric Co-op have?
Menard Electric Co-op serves 9,036 residential customers and 10,984 customers in total in Illinois, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Menard Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Menard Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 6 min (SAIDI) over 2.27 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 41 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Menard Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Geothermal, Farm And Residential Service (Rate Code 19). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Menard Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Menard Electric Co-op had 277 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.8 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 Menard Electric Co-op before making decisions.