Electricity rates in Pontiac, IL
Pontiac (11,794 people, Livingston 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 Pontiac
| 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 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in Livingston County right now
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Outage history in Livingston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 124 | 84 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,975 (31.7%) | 3,084 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (124 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 61764
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pontiac?
Most homes in Pontiac 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 Pontiac: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pontiac?
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 Pontiac, IL?
3 utilities serve Pontiac's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pontiac?
In 2025, customers in Livingston County averaged 84 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 3,084 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.