What is the average electricity rate in Central City, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Central City is approximately 23.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $121 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Central City?

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

Which electric company serves Central City, Illinois?

Electricity in Central City 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 Central City?

Central City 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 Central City electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Central City's electricity rate of 23.37¢/kWh is below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Central City?

To start electric service in Central City, 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.

Central City, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Central City, Illinois

In Central City, Illinois, ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) handles electricity distribution and Peoples Gas manages natural gas service. Illinois residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Central City's electricity rate of 23.37¢/kWh is 0.48¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Central City residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Central City

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Central City

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Central City vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Central City	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.37¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.09	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$121	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$97	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Central City Residents

As a Illinois city, Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Central City is approximately 23.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $121 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Central City pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $1.09/therm per therm.
Electricity in Central City is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Central City 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.
Central City's electricity rate of 23.37¢/kWh is below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Central City, 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.