Electricity rates in Pontoon Beach, IL
Pontoon Beach (5,637 people, Madison County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Pontoon Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 183 | 447 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,744 (9%) | 18,731 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (183 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mitchell 17.3¢
- Granite City 17.3¢
- Madison 17.3¢
- Glen Carbon 17.3¢
- Fairmont City 17.3¢
- Venice 17.3¢
- Collinsville 17.3¢
- Washington Park 17.3¢
- Maryville 17.3¢
- South Roxana 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62040, 62048, 62087
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pontoon Beach?
Most homes in Pontoon Beach 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Pontoon Beach?
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 Pontoon Beach, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Pontoon Beach.
How often does the power go out in Pontoon Beach?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 7 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 18,731 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.