Electricity rates in Herscher, IL
Herscher (1,554 people, Kankakee County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Herscher
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| 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 Kankakee County right now
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Outage history in Kankakee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 186 | 34 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,862 (15%) | 2,175 (2.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (186 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Limestone 19.2¢
- Chebanse 19.2¢
- Clifton 19.2¢
- Bourbonnais 19.2¢
- Kankakee 19.2¢
- Bradley 19.2¢
- Gardner 19.2¢
- Braidwood 19.2¢
- Central City 19.2¢
- Lakewood Shores 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60941
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Herscher?
Most homes in Herscher 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Herscher: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Herscher?
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 Herscher, IL?
3 utilities serve Herscher's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., 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 Herscher?
In 2025, customers in Kankakee County averaged 34 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 2,175 customers (2.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.