Electricity rates in Aurora, IL
Aurora (200,661 people, DuPage County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Aurora
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| City of Naperville | Municipal utility | 15.51¢ | $119 | 57K | 20 |
| City of St Charles | Municipal utility | 15.48¢ | $110 | 15K | 46 |
| City of Batavia | Municipal utility | 14.91¢ | $111 | 10K | 91 |
Power outages in DuPage County right now
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Outage history in DuPage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 117 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,064 (5.4%) | 20,530 (6.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (117 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Montgomery 19.2¢
- North Aurora 19.2¢
- Boulder Hill 19.2¢
- Prestbury 19.2¢
- Oswego 19.2¢
- Batavia 19.2¢
- Sugar Grove 19.2¢
- Warrenville 19.2¢
- Geneva 19.2¢
- Naperville 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60507, 60568, 60569, 60572, 60598
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aurora?
Most homes in Aurora get power from Commonwealth Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Aurora: City of Naperville (15.51¢), City of St Charles (15.48¢), City of Batavia (14.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aurora?
About $117 a month, based on 606 kWh a month (the average for Commonwealth Edison Co. customers) at 19.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Aurora, IL?
4 utilities serve Aurora's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., City of Naperville, City of St Charles, City of Batavia. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aurora?
In 2025, customers in DuPage County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 20,530 customers (6.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.