EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 62763 — Springfield, IL

Homes in ZIP 62763 pay about 11.9¢ per kWh (City of Springfield (IL), 2024 average). The Illinois average is 19.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price11.9¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Springfield (IL)
IL average19.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$99830 kWh/month, 2024
Illinois has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$60
900 kWh / month$108
1,200 kWh / month$143

Monthly cost at the average price of 11.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 62763 is

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Utilities serving 62763

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IL
City of Springfield (IL)
Municipal
11.9¢
2024
$9959,621
Ameren Illinois Company
Investor Owned · serves Sangamon
17.9¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1301,060,894
Shelby Electric Coop, Inc. (IL)
Cooperative · serves Sangamon
18.6¢
2024
$1939,871
Menard Electric Coop
Cooperative · serves Sangamon
18.1¢
2024
$1789,048
Village of Chatham (IL)
Municipal · serves Sangamon
10.8¢
2024
$1126,470
Rural Electric Conven Coop (IL)
Cooperative · serves Sangamon
15.0¢
2024
$2335,994
Village of Riverton (IL)
Municipal · serves Sangamon
19.6¢
2024
$1911,726

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sangamon; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Illinois price trend

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Illinois averageU.S. average
Aug 202619.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.2%18.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+50.4%12.8¢
Record high23.9¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$171886 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 62763

How much does electricity cost in 62763?

About 11.9¢ per kWh for homes (City of Springfield (IL), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $108.

Who is the electric utility for 62763?

City of Springfield (IL), with about 59,621 residential customers in Illinois; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in IL getting more expensive?

The Illinois residential average was 19.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in IL?

Illinois allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.