What is the average electricity rate in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in East Cape Girardeau is approximately 23.61¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in East Cape Girardeau?

Natural gas customers in East Cape Girardeau pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

Electricity in East Cape Girardeau 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 East Cape Girardeau?

East Cape Girardeau 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 East Cape Girardeau electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

East Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 23.61¢/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 East Cape Girardeau?

To start electric service in East Cape Girardeau, 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.

East Cape Girardeau, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois

East Cape Girardeau is a community in Illinois served by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) for electric and Peoples Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Illinois's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, East Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 23.61¢/kWh is 0.24¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, East Cape Girardeau residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in East Cape Girardeau

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in East Cape Girardeau

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

East Cape Girardeau vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	East Cape Girardeau	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.61¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$122	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for East Cape Girardeau Residents

As a Illinois city, East Cape Girardeau 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 East Cape Girardeau 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 East Cape Girardeau, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in East Cape Girardeau is approximately 23.61¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in East Cape Girardeau pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in East Cape Girardeau is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
East Cape Girardeau 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.
East Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 23.61¢/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 East Cape Girardeau, 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.