Monroe County Electric Cooperative customers, Illinois · Bill credit
Peak Power Rewards (Monroe County Electric Cooperative)
Run by Monroe County Electric Cooperative
Monroe County Electric Cooperative residential members who enroll in Peak Power Rewards earn a $1 bill credit for each kWh they cut below their baseline during 2-4 hour peak events called by Southern Illinois Power Cooperative.
Amounts
How much you get
$1 per kWh reduced below your personal baseline during an event, credited on the next month's bill. No penalty for not participating.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
There is one rule.
Monroe County Electric Cooperative member receiving service at the home.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Enroll online (or through SmartHub).
Enrollment takes about 5-7 business days and includes an email verification.
- Watch for event notices by email or text.
- Cut your use during the 2-4 hour event.
For example, move your thermostat 4 degrees or delay laundry and EV charging.
- Receive bill credits the following month.
Questions about applying618-939-7171 or demandresponse@mcec.org
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Peak Power Rewards (Monroe County Electric Cooperative) pay?
$1 per kWh reduced below your personal baseline during an event, credited on the next month's bill. No penalty for not participating.
Do I need to be a Monroe County Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Monroe County Electric Cooperative customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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