Electricity rates in Waterloo, IL
Waterloo (10,236 people, Monroe 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 Waterloo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 121 | 882 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,447 (9.3%) | 9,159 (58.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-17 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (121 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Valmeyer 17.3¢
- Columbia 17.3¢
- Millstadt 17.3¢
- Smithton 17.3¢
- Red Bud 17.3¢
- Dupo 17.3¢
- Freeburg 17.3¢
- New Athens 17.3¢
- Belleville 17.3¢
- Swansea 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62298
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waterloo?
Most homes in Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
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 Waterloo, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Waterloo.
How often does the power go out in Waterloo?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 14 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 9,159 customers (58.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.