Electricity rates in Carbondale, IL
Carbondale (26,399 people, Jackson 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 Carbondale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Egyptian Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 17.21¢ | $208 | 14K | 773 |
| Southeastern IL Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $192 | 23K | 2,214 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 243 | 517 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,710 (13.9%) | 6,017 (22.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-05 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (243 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- De Soto 17.3¢
- Cambria 17.3¢
- Murphysboro 17.3¢
- Carterville 17.3¢
- Crainville 17.3¢
- Energy 17.3¢
- Herrin 17.3¢
- Royalton 17.3¢
- Cobden 17.3¢
- Zeigler 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62901, 62902, 62903
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carbondale?
Most homes in Carbondale 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 Carbondale: Egyptian Electric Co-op Association (17.21¢), Southeastern IL Electric Co-op (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carbondale?
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 Carbondale, IL?
3 utilities serve Carbondale's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Co-op Association, Southeastern IL Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carbondale?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 8 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 6,017 customers (22.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.