What is the average electricity rate in Bureau Junction, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Bureau Junction is approximately 24.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bureau Junction?

Natural gas customers in Bureau Junction pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $1.09/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bureau Junction, Illinois?

Electricity in Bureau Junction is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Bureau Junction?

Bureau Junction natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Bureau Junction electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Bureau Junction's electricity rate of 24.57¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Bureau Junction?

To start electric service in Bureau Junction, contact ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. For gas service, contact Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Bureau Junction, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Bureau Junction, Illinois

Bureau Junction residents in Illinois receive electric service through ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and natural gas distribution from Peoples Gas. Illinois's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Bureau Junction households.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Bureau Junction's electricity rate of 24.57¢/kWh is 0.72¢ above the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Bureau Junction residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Bureau Junction

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Bureau Junction

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Bureau Junction vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Bureau Junction	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	24.57¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.09	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$127	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$97	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bureau Junction Residents

As a Illinois city, Bureau Junction residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
✅ LIHEAP Illinois
✅ ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
✅ Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy

Energy-Saving Tips for Bureau Junction Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Bureau Junction, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Bureau Junction is approximately 24.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bureau Junction pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $1.09/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bureau Junction is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bureau Junction natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bureau Junction's electricity rate of 24.57¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Bureau Junction, contact ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. For gas service, contact Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.