What is the average electricity rate in New Bedford, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in New Bedford is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in New Bedford?

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

Which electric company serves New Bedford, Illinois?

Electricity in New Bedford 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 New Bedford?

New Bedford 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 New Bedford electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

New Bedford's electricity rate of 23.85¢/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 New Bedford?

To start electric service in New Bedford, 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.

New Bedford, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in New Bedford, Illinois

New Bedford, Illinois is served by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) for electricity and Peoples Gas for natural gas. Rates in New Bedford 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, New Bedford's electricity rate of 23.85¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, New Bedford residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in New Bedford

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in New Bedford

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

New Bedford vs Illinois Energy Rates

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

Energy Assistance Programs for New Bedford Residents

As a Illinois city, New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in New Bedford is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in New Bedford pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in New Bedford is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
New Bedford 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.
New Bedford's electricity rate of 23.85¢/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 New Bedford, 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.