Electricity rates in Peru, IL
Peru (9,952 people, LaSalle County) is served by 3 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 Peru
| 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 |
| City of Peru | Municipal utility | 13.26¢ | $89 | 4,793 | — |
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
ZIP codes: 61354
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Peru?
Most homes in Peru 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 Peru: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), City of Peru (13.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Peru?
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 Peru, IL?
3 utilities serve Peru's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, City of Peru. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Peru?
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.