What is the average electricity rate in Joliet, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Joliet is approximately 13.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $77 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Joliet?

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

Which electric company serves Joliet, Illinois?

Electricity in Joliet is distributed by Commonwealth Edison Co and City of Naperville. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Joliet?

Joliet 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 Joliet electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Joliet's electricity rate of 13.15¢/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 Joliet?

To start electric service in Joliet, contact Commonwealth Edison Co and City of Naperville. 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.

Joliet, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet is served by Commonwealth Edison Co and City of Naperville. Utilities covering Will County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.15¢/kWh — below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $77. Natural gas in Joliet is distributed by Peoples Gas.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Joliet's electricity rate of 13.15¢/kWh is 10.70¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Joliet residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Joliet

Commonwealth Edison Co
City of Naperville

Natural Gas Utility in Joliet

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas

Joliet vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Joliet	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.15¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$77	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Joliet Residents

As a Illinois city, Joliet 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 Joliet 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 Joliet, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Joliet is approximately 13.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $77 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Joliet pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in Joliet is distributed by Commonwealth Edison Co and City of Naperville. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Joliet 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.
Joliet's electricity rate of 13.15¢/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 Joliet, contact Commonwealth Edison Co and City of Naperville. 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.