Electricity rates in Taylorville, IL
Taylorville (10,873 people, Christian County) is served by 2 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 Taylorville
| 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 | — |
Power outages in Christian County right now
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Outage history in Christian County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 119 | 225 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,935 (21.5%) | 2,459 (18%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (119 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kincaid 17.3¢
- Edinburg 17.3¢
- Morrisonville 17.3¢
- Assumption 17.3¢
- Blue Mound 17.3¢
- Pawnee 17.3¢
- Moweaqua 17.3¢
- Pana 17.3¢
- Nokomis 17.3¢
- Rochester 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62568
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Taylorville?
Most homes in Taylorville 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 Taylorville: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Taylorville?
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 Taylorville, IL?
2 utilities serve Taylorville's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Taylorville?
In 2025, customers in Christian County averaged 3 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 2,459 customers (18%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.