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Mercer County, IL Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Mercer County, Illinois.
- Illinois home electricity
- 19.22¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 2
- 3 ports
- Electric utilities
- 2
- Serving Mercer County
Electric utilities serving Mercer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois CompanyInvestor Owned | 1,229,940 | 16.70¢/kWh | $148/mo |
| MidAmerican Energy CoInvestor Owned | 86,357 | 9.99¢/kWh | $74/mo |
EV charging in Mercer County
2 public stations, DC fast first
- City of Aledo Station 2
289 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Aledo, IL 61231
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
- City of Aledo Station 3
289 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Aledo, IL 61231
1 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 4 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 1 |
| Propane (autogas) | 1 |
Power plants in Mercer County
10.0 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod (IL) | Solar | 5.0 MW |
| Pope Creek Solar PV | 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 Mercer County?
- Ameren Illinois Company, MidAmerican Energy Co report serving Mercer County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Mercer County?
- There are 2 public EV charging stations in Mercer County with 3 ports.
- Are there power plants in Mercer County?
- Yes. Mercer County has 2 operating power plants with 10.0 MW of capacity. The largest is Goldenrod (IL) (5.0 MW, solar).