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Hamilton County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Hamilton County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 4
- Serving Hamilton County
Electric utilities serving Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, IncCooperative | 25,186 | 14.80¢/kWh | $181/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 |
| City of McLeansboro - (IL)Municipal | 1,585 | Not reported | Not reported |
Power plants in Hamilton County
6.1 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| McLeansboro | Petroleum | 6.1 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 Hamilton County?
- Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop and 1 more report serving Hamilton County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Hamilton County?
- Yes. Hamilton County has 1 operating power plant with 6.1 MW of capacity. The largest is McLeansboro (6.1 MW, petroleum).