Electricity rates in East Saint Louis, IL
East Saint Louis (27,006 people, St. Clair County) is served by 8 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 East Saint Louis
| 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 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL) | Electric cooperative | 17.18¢ | $213 | 16K | 132 |
| Egyptian Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 17.21¢ | $208 | 14K | 773 |
| Monroe County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.97¢ | $240 | 7,584 | 209 |
| City of Highland | Municipal utility | 15.73¢ | $230 | 6,912 | 35 |
| Clinton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.89¢ | $301 | 6,277 | — |
| City of Mascoutah | Municipal utility | 18.03¢ | $253 | 4,225 | — |
Power outages in St. Clair County right now
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Outage history in St. Clair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 200 | 398 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,529 (4.8%) | 18,062 (19.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (200 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alorton 17.3¢
- Centreville 17.3¢
- Washington Park 17.3¢
- Venice 17.3¢
- Fairmont City 17.3¢
- Madison 17.3¢
- Cahokia 17.3¢
- Granite City 17.3¢
- Caseyville 17.3¢
- Dupo 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Saint Louis?
Most homes in East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL) (17.18¢), Egyptian Electric Co-op Association (17.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in East Saint Louis?
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 East Saint Louis, IL?
8 utilities serve East Saint Louis's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL), Egyptian Electric Co-op Association, Monroe County Electric Co-op, City of Highland, Clinton County Electric Co-op, City of Mascoutah. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in East Saint Louis?
In 2025, customers in St. Clair County averaged 6 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 18,062 customers (19.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.