Electricity rates in Niles, IL
Niles (29,876 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 Niles
| 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
- Morton Grove 19.2¢
- Park Ridge 19.2¢
- Harwood Heights 19.2¢
- Glenview 19.2¢
- Skokie 19.2¢
- Lincolnwood 19.2¢
- Norridge 19.2¢
- Des Plaines 19.2¢
- Rosemont 19.2¢
- Wilmette 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60714
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Niles?
Most homes in Niles 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 Niles?
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 Niles, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Niles.
How often does the power go out in Niles?
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.