Electricity rates in Brighton, IL
Brighton (2,198 people, Jersey County) is served by 2 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 Brighton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Southwestern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $189 | 24K | 241 |
Power outages in Jersey County right now
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Outage history in Jersey County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 166 | 400 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 659 (8.5%) | 4,393 (56.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (166 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Godfrey 17.3¢
- Upper Alton 17.3¢
- Bunker Hill 17.3¢
- Bethalto 17.3¢
- Alton 17.3¢
- Rosewood Heights 17.3¢
- East Alton 17.3¢
- Jerseyville 17.3¢
- Wood River 17.3¢
- Holiday Shores 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62012
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brighton?
Most homes in Brighton 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 Brighton: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brighton?
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 Brighton, IL?
2 utilities serve Brighton's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brighton?
In 2025, customers in Jersey County averaged 6 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 4,393 customers (56.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.