Electricity rates in Hillcrest, IL
Hillcrest (1,280 people, Ogle County) is served by 2 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 Hillcrest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Rochelle Municipal Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.93¢ | $89 | 5,993 | 90 |
Power outages in Ogle County right now
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Outage history in Ogle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 212 | 51 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,513 (15.5%) | 2,293 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (212 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rochelle 19.2¢
- Davis Junction 19.2¢
- Malta 19.2¢
- Stillman Valley 19.2¢
- Oregon 19.2¢
- Kirkland 19.2¢
- Byron 19.2¢
- DeKalb 19.2¢
- Kingston 19.2¢
- Waterman 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 61068
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hillcrest?
Most homes in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest: Rochelle Municipal Utilities (13.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest, IL?
2 utilities serve Hillcrest's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Rochelle Municipal Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hillcrest?
In 2025, customers in Ogle County averaged 51 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 2,293 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.