What is the average electricity rate in Leaf River, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Leaf River is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Leaf River?

Natural gas customers in Leaf River pay an average of $99 per month. The rate is approximately $1.11/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Leaf River, Illinois?

Electricity in Leaf River 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 Leaf River?

Leaf River 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 Leaf River electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Leaf River's electricity rate of 23.13¢/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 Leaf River?

To start electric service in Leaf River, 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.

Leaf River, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Leaf River, Illinois

Leaf River 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, Leaf River's electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is 0.72¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Leaf River residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Leaf River

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Leaf River

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Leaf River vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Leaf River	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.13¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.11	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$119	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$99	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Leaf River Residents

As a Illinois city, Leaf River 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 Leaf River 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 Leaf River, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Leaf River is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Leaf River pay an average of $99 per month. The rate is approximately $1.11/therm per therm.
Electricity in Leaf River is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Leaf River 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.
Leaf River's electricity rate of 23.13¢/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 Leaf River, 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.