EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. electricity rates

Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. (investor owned) residential customers paid about 20.6¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $168 for 879 kWh a month.

Avg. home price20.6¢per kWh
Residential customers4,327IL, 2024
Avg. monthly use879kWh
Commercial19.2¢per kWh
Industrial17.1¢per kWh
Illinois has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Mt Carmel Public Utility Co.

500 kWh / month$103
900 kWh / month · avg. use$185
1,200 kWh / month$247

Monthly cost at the average price of 20.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Illinois averageU.S. averageMt Carmel Public Utility Co.
Aug 202619.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.2%18.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+50.4%12.8¢
Record high23.9¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$171886 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Mt Carmel Public Utility Co.’s electricity rate?

About 20.6¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. electric bill?

$168 a month in 2024, for an average of 879 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. cheaper than the Illinois average?

No: 20.6¢ versus the Illinois average of 19.3¢ (Aug 2026).