Electricity rates in Louisville, IL
Louisville (1,116 people, Clay 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 Louisville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Norris Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $188 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 106 | 41 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,378 (15.2%) | 816 (9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-09-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (106 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Flora 17.3¢
- Olney 17.3¢
- Newton 17.3¢
- Altamont 17.3¢
- Effingham 17.3¢
- Teutopolis 17.3¢
- Saint Elmo 17.3¢
- Salem 17.3¢
- Wayne City 17.3¢
- Odin 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62858
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Louisville?
Most homes in Louisville 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 Louisville: Norris Electric Co-op (15.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Louisville?
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 Louisville, IL?
2 utilities serve Louisville's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Norris Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Louisville?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 41 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-20, when 816 customers (9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.