Electricity rates in Red Bud, IL
Red Bud (3,586 people, Randolph 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 Red Bud
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Egyptian Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 17.21¢ | $208 | 14K | 773 |
Power outages in Randolph County right now
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Outage history in Randolph County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 238 | 343 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,107 (20.8%) | 2,173 (14.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (238 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Athens 17.3¢
- Waterloo 17.3¢
- Marissa 17.3¢
- Smithton 17.3¢
- Freeburg 17.3¢
- Valmeyer 17.3¢
- Sparta 17.3¢
- Millstadt 17.3¢
- Columbia 17.3¢
- Belleville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62278
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Red Bud?
Most homes in Red Bud 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 Red Bud: Egyptian Electric Co-op Association (17.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Red Bud?
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 Red Bud, IL?
2 utilities serve Red Bud's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Red Bud?
In 2025, customers in Randolph County averaged 5 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,173 customers (14.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.