Electricity rates in Colfax, IL
Colfax (1,046 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 Colfax
| 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
- Lexington 17.3¢
- Chenoa 19.2¢
- Fairbury 19.2¢
- Gibson City 17.3¢
- Forrest 19.2¢
- Le Roy 17.3¢
- Gridley 19.2¢
- Hudson 17.3¢
- Normal 17.3¢
- Bloomington 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colfax?
Most homes in Colfax 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 Colfax: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colfax?
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 Colfax, IL?
3 utilities serve Colfax'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 Colfax?
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.