Electricity rates in Gillespie, IL
Gillespie (3,176 people, Macoupin County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Gillespie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Macoupin County right now
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Outage history in Macoupin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 498 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,776 (18%) | 4,693 (30.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Benld 17.3¢
- Mount Olive 17.3¢
- Staunton 17.3¢
- Bunker Hill 17.3¢
- Litchfield 17.3¢
- Carlinville 17.3¢
- Worden 17.3¢
- Holiday Shores 17.3¢
- Hillsboro 17.3¢
- Brighton 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62033
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gillespie?
Most homes in Gillespie 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Gillespie?
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 Gillespie, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Gillespie.
How often does the power go out in Gillespie?
In 2025, customers in Macoupin County averaged 8 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 4,693 customers (30.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.