What is the average electricity rate in Du Bois, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Du Bois is approximately 22.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Du Bois?

Natural gas customers in Du Bois pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Du Bois, Illinois?

Electricity in Du Bois 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 Du Bois?

Du Bois 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 Du Bois electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Du Bois's electricity rate of 22.90¢/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 Du Bois?

To start electric service in Du Bois, 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.

Du Bois, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Du Bois, Illinois

In Du Bois, 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, Du Bois's electricity rate of 22.90¢/kWh is 0.95¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Du Bois residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Du Bois

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Du Bois

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Du Bois vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Du Bois	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	22.90¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.03	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Du Bois Residents

As a Illinois city, Du Bois 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 Du Bois 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 Du Bois, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Du Bois is approximately 22.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Du Bois pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.
Electricity in Du Bois is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Du Bois 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.
Du Bois's electricity rate of 22.90¢/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 Du Bois, 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.