Electricity rates in Bloomington, IL
Bloomington (78,292 people, McLean County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Bloomington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in McLean County right now
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Outage history in McLean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 178 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,016 (9.8%) | 7,647 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (178 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Normal 17.3¢
- Twin Grove 17.3¢
- Hudson 17.3¢
- Danvers 17.3¢
- Heyworth 17.3¢
- Le Roy 17.3¢
- Lexington 17.3¢
- Minier 17.3¢
- El Paso 19.2¢
- Heritage Lake 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61701, 61702, 61704, 61705, 61709, 61710, 61791, 61799
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bloomington?
Most homes in Bloomington get power from Ameren Illinois Company, where residential customers pay an average of 17.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bloomington: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bloomington?
About $153 a month, based on 888 kWh a month (the average for Ameren Illinois Company customers) at 17.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bloomington, IL?
3 utilities serve Bloomington's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bloomington?
In 2025, customers in McLean County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 7,647 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.