What is the average electricity rate in Cahokia Heights, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Cahokia Heights is approximately 24.09¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cahokia Heights?

Natural gas customers in Cahokia Heights pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cahokia Heights, Illinois?

Electricity in Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights?

Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Cahokia Heights's electricity rate of 24.09¢/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 Cahokia Heights?

To start electric service in Cahokia Heights, 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.

Cahokia Heights, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights households.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Cahokia Heights's electricity rate of 24.09¢/kWh is 0.24¢ above the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Cahokia Heights residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Cahokia Heights

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Cahokia Heights

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Cahokia Heights vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Cahokia Heights	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	24.09¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.08	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$124	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cahokia Heights Residents

As a Illinois city, Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Cahokia Heights is approximately 24.09¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cahokia Heights pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cahokia Heights is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cahokia Heights 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.
Cahokia Heights's electricity rate of 24.09¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Cahokia Heights, 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.