Village of Chatham electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
Village of Chatham is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,421 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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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Village of Chatham bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.70 | $54.21 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.40 | $98.43 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.10 | $142.64 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278.80 | $186.86 |
*Senior Citizen Residential Service (SR01 and SR02) (effective 2009-10-27, $10.00/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.
Village of Chatham residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizen Residential Service (SR01 and SR02) | 2009-10-27 | $10.00 | 8.84¢ |
| Standard Residential Service (ER01 and ER02) | 2009-10-27 | $10.00 | 9.83¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Chatham rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.93¢ → 13.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Chatham 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 Village of Chatham's counties, customers averaged 88 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon | 88 | 30 | 5,205 | 2025-08-03 |
Village of Chatham service area
Village of Chatham serves Sangamon County in Illinois and 2 ZIP codes.
Sangamon
Cities: Springfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Chatham at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,377,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 71,426 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3405 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Chatham's electricity rate?
Village of Chatham residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢ 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 26% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Chatham electric bill?
About $129 a month. The average Village of Chatham home uses 927 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Village of Chatham have?
Village of Chatham serves 6,421 residential customers in Illinois, across 1 county.
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 Village of Chatham before making decisions.