Electricity rates in Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon (12,966 people, Madison 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 Glen Carbon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 183 | 447 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,744 (9%) | 18,731 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (183 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Maryville 17.3¢
- Edwardsville 17.3¢
- Pontoon Beach 17.3¢
- Collinsville 17.3¢
- Troy 17.3¢
- Mitchell 17.3¢
- South Roxana 17.3¢
- Caseyville 17.3¢
- Hartford 17.3¢
- Roxana 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62034
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Glen Carbon?
Most homes in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon?
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 Glen Carbon, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Glen Carbon.
How often does the power go out in Glen Carbon?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 7 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 18,731 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.