Electricity rates in Sandwich, IL
Sandwich (7,366 people, DeKalb County) is served by 3 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 Sandwich
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
Power outages in DeKalb County right now
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Outage history in DeKalb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 90 | 34 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,832 (4.8%) | 2,327 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-15 | 2025-08-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (90 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Somonauk 19.2¢
- Lake Holiday 19.2¢
- Plano 19.2¢
- Newark 19.2¢
- Sheridan 19.2¢
- Hinckley 19.2¢
- Yorkville 19.2¢
- Big Rock 19.2¢
- Waterman 19.2¢
- Sugar Grove 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60548
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sandwich?
Most homes in Sandwich 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 Sandwich: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich, IL?
3 utilities serve Sandwich's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sandwich?
In 2025, customers in DeKalb County averaged 34 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-19, when 2,327 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.