Electricity rates in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa (18,342 people, LaSalle County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Ottawa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| 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 LaSalle County right now
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Outage history in LaSalle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 132 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,019 (11.1%) | 6,369 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-03-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marseilles 19.2¢
- Oglesby 19.2¢
- Seneca 19.2¢
- La Salle 17.3¢
- Peru 17.3¢
- Sheridan 19.2¢
- Streator 19.2¢
- Earlville 19.2¢
- Spring Valley 17.3¢
- Newark 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 61350
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ottawa?
Most homes in Ottawa 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ottawa: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa, IL?
3 utilities serve Ottawa's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ottawa?
In 2025, customers in LaSalle County averaged 2 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-12, when 6,369 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.