Electricity rates in Cerro Gordo, IL
Cerro Gordo (1,353 people, Piatt County) is served by 4 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 Cerro Gordo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.69¢ | $219 | 8,505 | — |
Power outages in Piatt County right now
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Outage history in Piatt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 163 | 333 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 445 (7.2%) | 2,717 (44.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-11 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (163 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Long Creek 17.3¢
- Bement 17.3¢
- Mount Zion 17.3¢
- Forsyth 17.3¢
- Decatur 17.3¢
- Monticello 17.3¢
- Lovington 17.3¢
- Atwood 17.3¢
- Maroa 17.3¢
- Bethany 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61818
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cerro Gordo?
Most homes in Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢), Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢), Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op (18.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cerro Gordo?
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 Cerro Gordo, IL?
4 utilities serve Cerro Gordo's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op, Shelby Electric Co-op, Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cerro Gordo?
In 2025, customers in Piatt County averaged 5 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 2,717 customers (44.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.