Electricity rates in Georgetown, IL
Georgetown (3,493 people, Vermilion 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 Georgetown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in Vermilion County right now
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Outage history in Vermilion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,464 (3.2%) | 5,833 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-17 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lanark 19.2¢
- Mount Carroll 19.2¢
- Forreston 19.2¢
- Freeport 19.2¢
- Lena 19.2¢
- Polo 19.2¢
- Savanna 21.8¢
- Stockton 19.2¢
- Mount Morris 19.2¢
- Morrison 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 61846
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Georgetown?
Most homes in Georgetown 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 Georgetown: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Georgetown?
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 Georgetown, IL?
2 utilities serve Georgetown's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Georgetown?
In 2025, customers in Vermilion County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 5,833 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.