Shelby Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois · RFC region · MISO
Shelby Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,882 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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Shelby Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $114.35 | $98.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $228.70 | $161.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $343.05 | $224.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $457.40 | $287.00 |
*Small Single Phase Farm, Residential, and Commercial Service (effective nan, $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.
Shelby Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Single Phase Farm, Residential, and Commercial Service | nan | $35.00 | 12.60¢ |
| Electric Heat Rate for Small Residential Customers | 2014-10-10 | $52.00 | 11.21¢ |
| Small Single Phase Farm, Residential & Commercial Interruptible Service - Up To 200 Amp | nan | $35.00 | 10.92¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Shelby Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (17.02¢ → 21.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Shelby Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Shelby Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 60 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 621 | 75 | 1,620 | 2025-05-09 |
| Fayette | 463 | 55 | 2,330 | 2025-07-11 |
| Moultrie | 350 | 19 | 2,684 | 2025-03-15 |
| Macon | 307 | 36 | 6,405 | 2025-05-16 |
| Montgomery | 260 | 48 | 1,063 | 2025-11-19 |
| Cumberland | 236 | 30 | 703 | 2025-03-15 |
| Christian | 225 | 52 | 2,459 | 2025-05-16 |
| Effingham | 154 | 39 | 3,249 | 2025-07-21 |
| Sangamon | 88 | 30 | 5,205 | 2025-08-03 |
Shelby Electric Co-op service area
Shelby Electric Co-op serves 9 counties in Illinois and 57 ZIP codes.
Christian, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie, Sangamon, Shelby
Cities: Springfield, Decatur, Taylorville, Mount Zion, Pana, Shelbyville, Sullivan, Lakewood, Rochester, Pawnee, Nokomis, Moweaqua, Cerro Gordo, Harristown, Bethany, Long Creek, Windsor, Macon, Assumption, Blue Mound, Lovington, Edinburg, Morrisonville, Ramsey
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,882 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 229 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 997 |
Shelby Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.85¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.67¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $42,108,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 242,841 MWh |
| Peak demand | 51 MW summer · 44 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17040 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shelby Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Shelby Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.87¢ 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 22% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 27% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Shelby Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $249 a month. The average Shelby Electric Co-op home uses 1,087 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $229.
How many customers does Shelby Electric Co-op have?
Shelby Electric Co-op serves 9,882 residential customers and 10,065 customers in total in Illinois, across 9 counties.
Does Shelby Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Shelby Electric Co-op had 229 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.5 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 Shelby Electric Co-op before making decisions.