Electricity rates in Rochester, IL
Rochester (3,779 people, Sangamon County) is served by 3 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 Rochester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
| Menard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.65¢ | $211 | 9,036 | 186 |
Power outages in Sangamon County right now
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Outage history in Sangamon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 63 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,341 (5.3%) | 5,205 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (63 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Southern View 17.3¢
- Grandview 13.9¢
- Riverton 17.3¢
- Springfield 13.9¢
- Jerome 17.3¢
- Leland Grove 17.3¢
- Edinburg 17.3¢
- Chatham 17.3¢
- Sherman 17.3¢
- Pawnee 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62563
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rochester?
Most homes in Rochester 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 Rochester: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢), Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rochester?
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 Rochester, IL?
3 utilities serve Rochester's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op, Menard Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rochester?
In 2025, customers in Sangamon County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 5,205 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.