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Effingham County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Effingham County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 7
- 33 ports
- Electric utilities
- 6
- Serving Effingham County
Electric utilities serving Effingham 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 |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL)Cooperative | 10,065 | 21.54¢/kWh | $234/mo |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL)Cooperative | 3,261 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Altamont - (IL)Municipal | 1,507 | Not reported | Not reported |
EV charging in Effingham County
7 public stations, DC fast first
- Effingham, IL - Avenue of Mid-America - Tesla Supercharger
1301 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401
12 DC fast · Tesla Supercharger · Tesla (NACS)
- Effingham, IL - Tesla Supercharger
1200 N. Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401
6 DC fast · Tesla Supercharger · Tesla (NACS)
- FasCharge 559 Phillips 66 FasMart Edgewood
601 Iowa St, Edgewood, IL 62426
4 DC fast · Red E · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Firefly Grill (Effingham, IL)
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401
4 DC fast · Electrify America · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Pilot Travel Center 643
1701 W Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
4 DC fast · EVgo · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Effingham Technology Center
1201 Althoff Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
2 Level 2 · Non-networked · J1772 (Level 2)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Effingham - Tesla Destination
N Raney St, Effingham, IL 62401
1 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · J1772 (Level 2), Tesla (NACS)
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 4 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 1 |
| Propane (autogas) | 2 |
Power plants in Effingham County
7.2 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | Petroleum | 7.2 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 Effingham County?
- Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Norris Electric Coop and 3 more report serving Effingham County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Effingham County?
- There are 7 public EV charging stations in Effingham County with 33 ports, 5 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Effingham County?
- Yes. Effingham County has 1 operating power plant with 7.2 MW of capacity. The largest is Altamont (7.2 MW, petroleum).