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Ford County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Ford County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 1
- 4 ports
- Electric utilities
- 4
- Serving Ford County
Electric utilities serving Ford County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Illinois service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison CoInvestor Owned | 4,158,413 | 17.71¢/kWh | $107/mo |
| Ameren Illinois CompanyInvestor Owned | 1,229,940 | 16.70¢/kWh | $148/mo |
| Corn Belt Energy CorporationCooperative | 37,468 | 15.59¢/kWh | $148/mo |
| Eastern Illinois Elec CoopCooperative | 13,356 | 17.68¢/kWh | $228/mo |
EV charging in Ford County
1 public stations, DC fast first
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 2 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 2 |
| Propane (autogas) | 1 |
Power plants in Ford County
1.0 GW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Archtop Solar | Solar | 287 MW |
| Gibson City Energy Center LLC | Natural gas | 270 MW |
| Kelly Creek Wind Project | Wind | 184 MW |
| Pioneer Trail Wind Farm, LLC | Wind | 150 MW |
| Ford County Wind Farm LLC | Wind | 121 MW |
| Drummer Creek I Solar LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Ford County?
- Commonwealth Edison Co, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation and 1 more report serving Ford County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Ford County?
- There are 1 public EV charging stations in Ford County with 4 ports, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Ford County?
- Yes. Ford County has 6 operating power plants with 1.0 GW of capacity. The largest is Archtop Solar (287 MW, solar).