Electricity rates in Washington, IL
Washington (16,664 people, Tazewell County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Washington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Tazewell County right now
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Outage history in Tazewell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 374 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,113 (15%) | 4,411 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-12-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (374 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Germantown Hills 17.3¢
- Metamora 17.3¢
- Morton 17.3¢
- Eureka 17.3¢
- Peoria Heights 17.3¢
- North Peoria 17.3¢
- East Peoria 17.3¢
- Peoria 17.3¢
- Creve Coeur 17.3¢
- West Peoria 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61571
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washington?
Most homes in Washington 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Washington?
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 Washington, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Washington.
How often does the power go out in Washington?
In 2025, customers in Tazewell County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-28, when 4,411 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.