How MidAmerican Energy compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs MidAmerican Energy, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co (this page) | 9.99 | 73,564 | — | — |
| Ameren Illinois Company | 15.26 | 520,498 | +5.26 | +$569 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | 15.76 | 34,710 | +5.76 | +$623 |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | 19.79 | 17,227 | +9.80 | +$1,058 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with MidAmerican Energy. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than MidAmerican Energy 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 | 9.90 | 9.99 | +0.9% |
| Residential customers | 73,614 | 73,564 | -0.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, MidAmerican Energy serves 73,582 residential customers in IL. Statewide context: Illinois electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a MidAmerican Energy bill
Illinois has residential electric supply choice: MidAmerican Energy 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)
Henry · Mercer · Rock Island
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is MidAmerican Energy Co more expensive than other Illinois utilities?
- MidAmerican Energy Co customers paid an average 9.99 cents/kWh in 2024 — 34% below the Illinois volume-weighted average of 15.06 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from MidAmerican Energy Co?
- 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 MidAmerican Energy Co have?
- 73,564 residential customers in Illinois in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.