Electricity rates in Elgin, IL
Elgin (112,111 people, Kane County) is served by Commonwealth Edison Co.. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Elgin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in Kane County right now
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Outage history in Kane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 120 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,090 (6.3%) | 18,870 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (120 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Elgin 19.2¢
- Sleepy Hollow 19.2¢
- West Dundee 19.2¢
- East Dundee 19.2¢
- Streamwood 19.2¢
- Bartlett 19.2¢
- Carpentersville 19.2¢
- Wayne 19.2¢
- Gilberts 19.2¢
- Farmington 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 60120, 60121, 60122, 60123, 60124
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elgin?
Most homes in Elgin get power from Commonwealth Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Elgin?
About $117 a month, based on 606 kWh a month (the average for Commonwealth Edison Co. customers) at 19.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elgin, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Elgin.
How often does the power go out in Elgin?
In 2025, customers in Kane County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 18,870 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.