Electricity rates in Charleston, IL
Charleston (21,196 people, Coles 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 Charleston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Norris Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $188 | 18K | — |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.69¢ | $219 | 8,505 | — |
Power outages in Coles County right now
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Outage history in Coles County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 53 | 217 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,172 (21.1%) | 5,432 (22.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-03-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (53 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 61920
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charleston?
Most homes in Charleston 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 Charleston: Norris Electric Co-op (15.99¢), Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op (18.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charleston?
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 Charleston, IL?
3 utilities serve Charleston's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Norris 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 Charleston?
In 2025, customers in Coles County averaged 3 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-30, when 5,432 customers (22.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.