Rural Electric Conven Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Rural Electric Conven Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,011 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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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Rural Electric Conven Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.10 | $97.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.20 | $159.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234.30 | $217.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $312.40 | $273.40 |
*Residential and Farm Service (Rate 1) (effective 2014-05-01, $35.00/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.
Rural Electric Conven Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and Farm Service (Rate 1) | 2014-05-01 | $35.00 | 12.40¢ first 1,200 kWh, 11.20¢ first 3,000 kWh, 8.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rural Electric Conven Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (14.40¢ → 14.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Rural Electric Conven Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 142 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.56 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 91 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 87 | 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 Rural Electric Conven Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macoupin | 498 | 63 | 4,693 | 2025-05-16 |
| Morgan | 407 | 21 | 11,730 | 2025-06-18 |
| Montgomery | 260 | 48 | 1,063 | 2025-11-19 |
| Christian | 225 | 52 | 2,459 | 2025-05-16 |
| Sangamon | 88 | 30 | 5,205 | 2025-08-03 |
Rural Electric Conven Co-op service area
Rural Electric Conven Co-op serves 5 counties in Illinois and 7 ZIP codes.
Christian, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon
Cities: Springfield, 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 |
Rural Electric Conven Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,805,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 121,019 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16420 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rural Electric Conven Co-op's electricity rate?
Rural Electric Conven Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.62¢ 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% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rural Electric Conven Co-op electric bill?
About $262 a month. The average Rural Electric Conven Co-op home uses 1,678 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does Rural Electric Conven Co-op have?
Rural Electric Conven Co-op serves 6,011 residential customers in Illinois, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Rural Electric Conven Co-op?
In 2019, the average Rural Electric Conven Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 22 min (SAIDI) over 1.56 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 87 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 Rural Electric Conven Co-op before making decisions.