Electricity rates in Fairfield, IL
Fairfield (5,255 people, Wayne 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 Fairfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.41¢ | $187 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 255 | 139 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,406 (52%) | 2,233 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (255 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hawthorn Woods 19.2¢
- Forest Lake 19.2¢
- Lake Zurich 19.2¢
- Kildeer 19.2¢
- North Barrington 19.2¢
- Deer Park 19.2¢
- Vernon Hills 19.2¢
- Mundelein 19.2¢
- Long Grove 19.2¢
- Lake Barrington 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 62837
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairfield?
Most homes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield: Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op (17.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield, IL?
2 utilities serve Fairfield's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fairfield?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 2 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,233 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.