What is the average electricity rate in Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods?

Natural gas customers in Lake of the Woods pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

Electricity in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods?

Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Lake of the Woods'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 Lake of the Woods?

To start electric service in Lake of the Woods, 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.

Lake of the Woods, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Lake of the Woods, Illinois

Lake of the Woods, Illinois is served by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) for electricity and Peoples Gas for natural gas. Rates in Lake of the Woods 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, Lake of the Woods's electricity rate of 23.61¢/kWh is 0.24¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Lake of the Woods residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Lake of the Woods

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Lake of the Woods

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Lake of the Woods vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Lake of the Woods	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.61¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.04	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$122	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lake of the Woods Residents

As a Illinois city, Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Lake of the Woods is approximately 23.61¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lake of the Woods pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lake of the Woods is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lake of the Woods 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.
Lake of the Woods'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 Lake of the Woods, 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.