Electricity rates in Macon, IL
Macon (1,131 people, Macon County) is served by 3 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 Macon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.69¢ | $219 | 8,505 | — |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,622 (10.3%) | 6,405 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Moweaqua 17.3¢
- Blue Mound 17.3¢
- Mount Zion 17.3¢
- Decatur 17.3¢
- Long Creek 17.3¢
- Harristown 17.3¢
- Assumption 17.3¢
- Bethany 17.3¢
- Forsyth 17.3¢
- Warrensburg 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Macon?
Most homes in Macon 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 Macon: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢), Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op (18.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Macon?
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 Macon, IL?
3 utilities serve Macon's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op, Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Macon?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 6,405 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.