What is the average electricity rate in Cerro Gordo, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Cerro Gordo is approximately 22.66¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cerro Gordo?

Natural gas customers in Cerro Gordo pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cerro Gordo, Illinois?

Electricity in Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Cerro Gordo's electricity rate of 22.66¢/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 Cerro Gordo?

To start electric service in Cerro Gordo, 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.

Cerro Gordo, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cerro Gordo, Illinois

Electricity in Cerro Gordo, Illinois (IL) is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) at rates close to the Illinois average of 23.85¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas. Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Cerro Gordo's electricity rate of 22.66¢/kWh is 1.19¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Cerro Gordo residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Cerro Gordo

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Cerro Gordo

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Cerro Gordo vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Cerro Gordo	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	22.66¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.04	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$117	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cerro Gordo Residents

As a Illinois city, Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Cerro Gordo is approximately 22.66¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cerro Gordo pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cerro Gordo is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cerro Gordo 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.
Cerro Gordo's electricity rate of 22.66¢/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 Cerro Gordo, 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.