What is the average electricity rate in Monroe Center, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Monroe Center is approximately 22.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Monroe Center?

Natural gas customers in Monroe Center pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Monroe Center, Illinois?

Electricity in Monroe Center 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 Monroe Center?

Monroe Center 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 Monroe Center electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Monroe Center's electricity rate of 22.90¢/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 Monroe Center?

To start electric service in Monroe Center, 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.

Monroe Center, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Monroe Center, Illinois

Monroe Center 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, Monroe Center's electricity rate of 22.90¢/kWh is 0.95¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Monroe Center residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Monroe Center

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Monroe Center

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Monroe Center vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Monroe Center	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	22.90¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Monroe Center Residents

As a Illinois city, Monroe Center 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 Monroe Center 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 Monroe Center, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Monroe Center is approximately 22.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Monroe Center pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Monroe Center is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Monroe Center 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.
Monroe Center's electricity rate of 22.90¢/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 Monroe Center, 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.