What is the average electricity rate in Fort Sheridan, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Sheridan 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 Fort Sheridan?

Natural gas customers in Fort Sheridan pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Fort Sheridan, Illinois?

Electricity in Fort Sheridan 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 Fort Sheridan?

Fort Sheridan 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 Fort Sheridan electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Fort Sheridan'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 Fort Sheridan?

To start electric service in Fort Sheridan, 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.

Fort Sheridan, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Fort Sheridan, Illinois

Fort Sheridan, Illinois is served by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) for electricity and Peoples Gas for natural gas. Rates in Fort Sheridan are comparable to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

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

Electric Utility in Fort Sheridan

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Fort Sheridan

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Fort Sheridan vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Fort Sheridan	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	24.80¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.08	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Fort Sheridan Residents

As a Illinois city, Fort Sheridan 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 Fort Sheridan 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 Fort Sheridan, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Sheridan is approximately 24.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Fort Sheridan pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.
Electricity in Fort Sheridan is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Fort Sheridan 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.
Fort Sheridan'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 Fort Sheridan, 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.