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Electricity in Charleston

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Electricity Prices in Charleston, IL

Residential Electricity Rates in Charleston

Residential electricity prices in Charleston, IL in September 2024 averaged approximately 15.93 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 5% less than the national average rate of 16.83 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]


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Electricity Comparison: Charleston vs. U.S.

See how electricity costs in Charleston differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]

On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Charleston increased approximately 15%, from 13.74 ¢/kWh to 15.77 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in Charleston, IL

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Charleston

Residential natural gas prices in Charleston in August 2024 averaged 20.69 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]


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Natural Gas Comparison: Charleston vs. U.S.

See the chart below to see a comparison of Charleston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Charleston natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]

On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Charleston (Illinois) decreased approximately 8%, from 22.57 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 20.72 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]

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Solar Power in Charleston, IL

Solar Radiation Levels in Charleston

The city of Charleston (Illinois) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Charleston values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]

    • Average monthly solar radition in Charleston is 25% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in Charleston is 26% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: Charleston vs. High vs. Low

See the chart below for a comparison of Charleston solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Charleston levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]

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More information about Charleston

About Charleston

The city of Charleston, IL in Coles County has an approximate population of 21,838. [4]

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Charleston, IL Utilities

To learn more about utility rates & usage in Charleston, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Charleston, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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