How City of Springfield compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Springfield, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Springfield (this page) | 11.95 | 59,621 | — | — |
| Ameren Illinois Company | 15.26 | 520,498 | +3.30 | +$357 |
| Menard Electric Coop | 18.05 | 9,048 | +6.10 | +$659 |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc | 18.63 | 9,871 | +6.67 | +$721 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Springfield. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Springfield customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Illinois (see below).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.90 | 11.95 | +0.4% |
| Residential customers | 59,023 | 59,621 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Illinois electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Springfield bill
Illinois has residential electric supply choice: City of Springfield delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: pluginillinois.org.
Electric choice (ComEd/Ameren; Plug In Illinois publishes price-to-compare). Gas choice in Nicor/Peoples/North Shore territories.
Counties served (IL, EIA-861 2024)
Sangamon
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Springfield more expensive than other Illinois utilities?
- City of Springfield customers paid an average 11.95 cents/kWh in 2024 — 21% below the Illinois volume-weighted average of 15.06 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Springfield?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Illinois does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via pluginillinois.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does City of Springfield have?
- 59,621 residential customers in Illinois in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.