Electricity rates in Rockford, IL
Rockford (148,278 people, Winnebago County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Rockford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.78¢ | $120 | 9,421 | 16 |
Power outages in Winnebago County right now
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Outage history in Winnebago County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 291 | 97 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,055 (14.1%) | 8,091 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (291 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Loves Park 19.2¢
- Machesney Park 19.2¢
- Winnebago 19.2¢
- Cherry Valley 19.2¢
- Roscoe 19.2¢
- Davis Junction 19.2¢
- Stillman Valley 19.2¢
- Rockton 19.2¢
- Belvidere 19.2¢
- Byron 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61105, 61106, 61107, 61108, 61109, 61110, 61112, 61114, 61125, 61126
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rockford?
Most homes in Rockford 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Rockford: Rock Energy Cooperative (15.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rockford?
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 Rockford, IL?
2 utilities serve Rockford's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Rock Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rockford?
In 2025, customers in Winnebago County averaged 97 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 8,091 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.