Electricity rates in Richmond, IL
Richmond (1,900 people, McHenry County) is served by Commonwealth Edison Co.. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Richmond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in McHenry County right now
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Outage history in McHenry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 101 | 181 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,149 (3.4%) | 13,250 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (101 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spring Grove 19.2¢
- Hebron 19.2¢
- Wonder Lake 19.2¢
- Pistakee Highlands 19.2¢
- Johnsburg 19.2¢
- McCullom Lake 19.2¢
- Fox Lake 19.2¢
- Channel Lake 19.2¢
- Lake Catherine 19.2¢
- Fox Lake Hills 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60071
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Richmond?
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 Richmond, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves Richmond.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
In 2025, customers in McHenry County averaged 3 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-17, when 13,250 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.