Electricity rates in Pawnee, IL
Pawnee (2,713 people, Sangamon 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 Pawnee
| 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 | — |
Power outages in Sangamon County right now
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Outage history in Sangamon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 63 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,341 (5.3%) | 5,205 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (63 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Divernon 17.3¢
- Chatham 17.3¢
- Kincaid 17.3¢
- Auburn 17.3¢
- Edinburg 17.3¢
- Rochester 17.3¢
- Virden 17.3¢
- Southern View 17.3¢
- Jerome 17.3¢
- Morrisonville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62558
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pawnee?
Most homes in Pawnee 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 Pawnee: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pawnee?
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 Pawnee, IL?
2 utilities serve Pawnee's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pawnee?
In 2025, customers in Sangamon County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 5,205 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.