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Jackson County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Jackson County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 15
- 52 ports
- Electric utilities
- 3
- Serving Jackson County
Electric utilities serving Jackson 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 |
| Egyptian Electric Coop AssnCooperative | 15,462 | 16.21¢/kWh | $196/mo |
| Southern Illinois Elec CoopCooperative | 11,216 | Not reported | Not reported |
EV charging in Jackson County
15 public stations, DC fast first
- Vogler Ford
1170 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
4 DC fast · 6 Level 2 · Red E · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo)
- SIUC Student Center Parking Lot
1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
4 DC fast · Red E · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- SIUC Transportation Education Center
545 North Airport Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
2 DC fast · Red E · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Southern Illinois Airport
556 North Airport Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
2 DC fast · Red E · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Auffenberg Of Carbondale - West Charger
1015 EAST WALNUT, CARBONDALE, IL 62901
1 DC fast · EV Connect · CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Makanda Inn & Cottages - Tesla Destination
855 Old Lower Cobden Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
3 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
- Auffenberg Of Carbondale - East Charger
1015 EAST WALNUT, CARBONDALE, IL 62901
2 Level 2 · EV Connect · J1772 (Level 2)
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 2 |
| Propane (autogas) | 2 |
Power plants in Jackson County
10.1 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Siuc | Coal | 5.1 MW |
| Gerstenschlager Family Solar 1, LLC (CSG) | Solar | 5.0 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 Jackson County?
- Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Coop Assn, Southern Illinois Elec Coop report serving Jackson County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Jackson County?
- There are 15 public EV charging stations in Jackson County with 52 ports, 8 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Jackson County?
- Yes. Jackson County has 2 operating power plants with 10.1 MW of capacity. The largest is Siuc (5.1 MW, coal).