Residential electricity prices in 62716 in April 2025 averaged approximately 18.32 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 5% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 62716 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 62716 increased approximately 10%, from 15.96 ¢/kWh to 17.59 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 62716 in April 2025 averaged 13.58 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Springfield natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 62716 (Springfield, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Springfield (Illinois) increased approximately 2%, from 10.67 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 10.93 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 62716 (Springfield, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Springfield values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Springfield solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Springfield levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 62716 is associated with the city of Springfield, IL in Sangamon County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 62716, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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