Electricity rates in West Chicago, IL
West Chicago (27,447 people, DuPage 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 West Chicago
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| City of St Charles | Municipal utility | 15.48¢ | $110 | 15K | 46 |
| City of Batavia | Municipal utility | 14.91¢ | $111 | 10K | 91 |
| City of Geneva | Municipal utility | 12.40¢ | $95 | 8,675 | 39 |
Power outages in DuPage County right now
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Outage history in DuPage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 117 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,064 (5.4%) | 20,530 (6.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (117 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Winfield 19.2¢
- Carol Stream 19.2¢
- Warrenville 19.2¢
- Wayne 19.2¢
- Wheaton 19.2¢
- Geneva 19.2¢
- St. Charles 19.2¢
- Batavia 19.2¢
- Glen Ellyn 19.2¢
- Farmington 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 60185, 60186
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Chicago?
Most homes in West Chicago 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 West Chicago: City of St Charles (15.48¢), City of Batavia (14.91¢), City of Geneva (12.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Chicago?
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 West Chicago, IL?
4 utilities serve West Chicago's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., City of St Charles, City of Batavia, City of Geneva. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Chicago?
In 2025, customers in DuPage County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 20,530 customers (6.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.