Electricity rates in Springfield, IL
Springfield (114,394 people, Sangamon County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on City of Springfield pay about 13.90¢/kWh, 26% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Springfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Springfield | Municipal utility | 13.90¢ | $120 | 59K | 71 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Menard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.65¢ | $211 | 9,036 | 186 |
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
| Village of Chatham | Municipal utility | 13.94¢ | $129 | 6,421 | — |
| Rural Electric Conven Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.62¢ | $262 | 6,011 | 142 |
| Village of Riverton | Municipal utility | 23.05¢ | $230 | 1,726 | — |
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
- Grandview 13.9¢
- Leland Grove 17.3¢
- Jerome 17.3¢
- Southern View 17.3¢
- Riverton 17.3¢
- Sherman 17.3¢
- Rochester 17.3¢
- Chatham 17.3¢
- Williamsville 17.3¢
- Athens 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62701, 62702, 62703, 62704, 62705, 62706, 62707, 62708, 62711, 62712, 62715, 62716, 62719, 62722, 62723, 62726, 62736, 62739, 62756, 62757, 62761, 62762, 62763, 62764, 62765, 62766, 62767, 62769, 62776, 62777, 62781, 62786, 62791, 62794, 62796
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springfield?
Most homes in Springfield get power from City of Springfield, where residential customers pay an average of 13.90¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Springfield: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢), Commonwealth Edison Co. (19.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springfield?
About $120 a month, based on 864 kWh a month (the average for City of Springfield customers) at 13.90¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Springfield, IL?
8 utilities serve Springfield's ZIP codes: City of Springfield, Ameren Illinois Company, Menard Electric Co-op, Commonwealth Edison Co., Shelby Electric Co-op, Village of Chatham, Rural Electric Conven Co-op, Village of Riverton. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springfield?
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.