Electricity rates in River Forest, IL
River Forest (11,199 people, Cook 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 River Forest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
Power outages in Cook County right now
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Outage history in Cook County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 83 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 155,204 (7.2%) | 63,645 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forest Park 19.2¢
- Elmwood Park 19.2¢
- Oak Park 19.2¢
- Maywood 19.2¢
- Melrose Park 19.2¢
- River Grove 19.2¢
- Broadview 19.2¢
- Berwyn 19.2¢
- Stone Park 19.2¢
- Franklin Park 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60305
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in River Forest?
Most homes in River Forest 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 River Forest?
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 River Forest, IL?
Commonwealth Edison Co. serves River Forest.
How often does the power go out in River Forest?
In 2025, customers in Cook County averaged 83 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 63,645 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.