Electricity rates in Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville (24,992 people, Madison County) is served by 2 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 Edwardsville
| 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 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 183 | 447 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,744 (9%) | 18,731 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (183 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glen Carbon 17.3¢
- South Roxana 17.3¢
- Maryville 17.3¢
- Troy 17.3¢
- Roxana 17.3¢
- Holiday Shores 17.3¢
- Hartford 17.3¢
- Mitchell 17.3¢
- Bethalto 17.3¢
- Wood River 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62025, 62026
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Edwardsville?
Most homes in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Edwardsville?
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 Edwardsville, IL?
2 utilities serve Edwardsville's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Edwardsville?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 7 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 18,731 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.