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Clay County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Clay County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 7
- Serving Clay County
Electric utilities serving Clay County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Illinois service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois CompanyInvestor Owned | 1,229,940 | 16.70¢/kWh | $148/mo |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL)Cooperative | 24,885 | 15.37¢/kWh | $178/mo |
| Norris Electric CoopCooperative | 20,390 | 15.06¢/kWh | $177/mo |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL)Cooperative | 16,612 | 16.18¢/kWh | $201/mo |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec CoopCooperative | 13,655 | 16.39¢/kWh | $176/mo |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL)Cooperative | 3,261 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Flora - (IL)Municipal | 2,754 | Not reported | Not reported |
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 3 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 1 |
Power plants in Clay County
726 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Creek Energy Center | Natural gas | 456 MW |
| Maple Flats | Solar | 250 MW |
| IMEA Flora | Petroleum | 9.0 MW |
| Flora Site A | Petroleum | 5.4 MW |
| Flora Site B | Petroleum | 3.6 MW |
| Clay FC | Solar | 2.0 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Clay County?
- Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Norris Electric Coop and 4 more report serving Clay County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Clay County?
- Yes. Clay County has 6 operating power plants with 726 MW of capacity. The largest is Raccoon Creek Energy Center (456 MW, natural gas).