Residential electricity prices in Virden, IL in January 2025 averaged approximately 15.81 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 1% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Virden differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in Virden increased approximately 8%, from 14.84 ¢/kWh to 15.99 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Virden in December 2024 averaged 8.48 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Virden natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Virden natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Virden (Illinois) increased approximately 13%, from 9.50 $/Mcf (November 2023) to 10.70 $/Mcf (November 2024). [2]
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The city of Virden (Illinois) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Virden 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 Virden solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Virden 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 Virden, IL in Macoupin County has an approximate population of 3,425. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Virden, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Virden, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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