Electricity rates in Forest Lake, IL
Forest Lake (1,659 people, Lake 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 Forest Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 65 | 28 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 2 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,670 (4.1%) | 8,580 (1.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-08-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (65 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hawthorn Woods 19.2¢
- Fairfield 17.3¢
- Lake Zurich 19.2¢
- Kildeer 19.2¢
- Deer Park 19.2¢
- Long Grove 19.2¢
- Vernon Hills 19.2¢
- North Barrington 19.2¢
- Mundelein 19.2¢
- Lake Barrington 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60047, 60061, 60074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest Lake?
Most homes in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?
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 Forest Lake, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Forest Lake.
How often does the power go out in Forest Lake?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 28 min without power. Outages hit 2 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-17, when 8,580 customers (1.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.