Electricity rates in Normal, IL
Normal (54,373 people, McLean 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 Normal
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
Power outages in McLean County right now
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Outage history in McLean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 178 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,016 (9.8%) | 7,647 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (178 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bloomington 17.3¢
- Twin Grove 17.3¢
- Hudson 17.3¢
- Danvers 17.3¢
- Heyworth 17.3¢
- Lexington 17.3¢
- El Paso 19.2¢
- Le Roy 17.3¢
- Gridley 19.2¢
- Heritage Lake 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61761, 61790
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Normal?
Most homes in Normal 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 Normal: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Normal?
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 Normal, IL?
2 utilities serve Normal's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Normal?
In 2025, customers in McLean County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 7,647 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.