Electricity rates in St. Charles, IL
St. Charles (32,974 people, Kane County) is served by 4 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 St. Charles
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| City of Geneva | Municipal utility | 12.40¢ | $95 | 8,675 | 39 |
| City of St Charles | Municipal utility | 15.48¢ | $110 | 15K | 46 |
| City of Batavia | Municipal utility | 14.91¢ | $111 | 10K | 91 |
Power outages in Kane County right now
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Outage history in Kane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 120 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,090 (6.3%) | 18,870 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (120 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Geneva 19.2¢
- Farmington 17.3¢
- Wayne 19.2¢
- Batavia 19.2¢
- Village of Campton Hills 19.2¢
- Wasco 19.2¢
- South Elgin 19.2¢
- West Chicago 19.2¢
- North Aurora 19.2¢
- Winfield 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60134, 60174, 60510
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in St. Charles?
Most homes in St. Charles 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 St. Charles: City of Geneva (12.40¢), City of St Charles (15.48¢), City of Batavia (14.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in St. Charles?
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 St. Charles, IL?
4 utilities serve St. Charles's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., City of Geneva, City of St Charles, City of Batavia. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in St. Charles?
In 2025, customers in Kane County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 18,870 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.