Western Illinois Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Western Illinois Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,573 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Western Illinois Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $251.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $335.00 |
Western Illinois Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (12.68¢ → 15.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 605 | 14 | 1,915 | 2025-10-24 |
| Hancock | 183 | 26 | 1,353 | 2025-03-15 |
| Adams | 168 | 21 | 6,159 | 2025-07-29 |
| McDonough | 106 | 20 | 1,371 | 2025-07-05 |
Western Illinois Electric Co-op service area
Western Illinois Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Illinois and 4 ZIP codes.
Adams, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough
Cities: Quincy
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Western Illinois Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,664,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 73,939 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 29296 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Illinois Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Western Illinois Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.75¢ 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 11% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Western Illinois Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $289 a month. The average Western Illinois Electric Co-op home uses 1,724 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $168.
How many customers does Western Illinois Electric Co-op have?
Western Illinois Electric Co-op serves 3,573 residential customers in Illinois, across 4 counties.
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 Western Illinois Electric Co-op before making decisions.