Electricity rates in Mount Prospect, IL
Mount Prospect (54,747 people, Cook County) is served by Commonwealth Edison Co.. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Mount Prospect
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in Cook County right now
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Outage history in Cook County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 83 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 155,204 (7.2%) | 63,645 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prospect Heights 19.2¢
- Arlington Heights 19.2¢
- Des Plaines 19.2¢
- Rolling Meadows 19.2¢
- Elk Grove Village 19.2¢
- Wheeling 19.2¢
- Rosemont 19.2¢
- Palatine 19.2¢
- Buffalo Grove 19.2¢
- Park Ridge 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Prospect?
Most homes in Mount Prospect 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mount Prospect?
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 Mount Prospect, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Mount Prospect.
How often does the power go out in Mount Prospect?
In 2025, customers in Cook County averaged 83 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 63,645 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.