What is the average electricity rate in Forest Park, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Forest Park is approximately 24.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Forest Park?

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

Which electric company serves Forest Park, Illinois?

Electricity in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

Forest Park 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 Forest Park electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Forest Park's electricity rate of 24.80¢/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 Forest Park?

To start electric service in Forest Park, 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.

Forest Park, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Forest Park, Illinois

Forest Park 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 Forest Park households.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Forest Park's electricity rate of 24.80¢/kWh is 0.95¢ above the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Forest Park residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Forest Park

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Forest Park

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Forest Park vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Forest Park	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	24.80¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.09	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$97	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Forest Park Residents

As a Illinois city, Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Forest Park is approximately 24.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Forest Park pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $1.09/therm per therm.
Electricity in Forest Park is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Forest Park 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.
Forest Park's electricity rate of 24.80¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Forest Park, 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.