Residential electricity prices in Charleston, IL in February 2024 averaged approximately 15.72 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 2% less than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (February 2024). [1]
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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 January 2023 to January 2024 - residential electricity prices in Charleston decreased approximately 7%, from 16.07 ¢/kWh to 14.93 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Charleston in January 2024 averaged 6.54 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 45% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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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 22%, from 12.23 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 9.58 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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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]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Charleston, IL in Coles County has an approximate population of 21,838. [4]
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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