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

The average residential electricity rate in New Minden 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 Minden?

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

Which electric company serves New Minden, Illinois?

Electricity in New Minden 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 Minden?

New Minden 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 Minden electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

New Minden'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 Minden?

To start electric service in New Minden, 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 Minden, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in New Minden, Illinois

In New Minden, Illinois, ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) handles electricity distribution and Peoples Gas manages natural gas service. Illinois residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, New Minden's electricity rate of 23.85¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, New Minden residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in New Minden

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in New Minden

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

New Minden vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	New Minden	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 Minden Residents

As a Illinois city, New Minden 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 Minden 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 Minden, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in New Minden is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in New Minden pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in New Minden 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 Minden 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 Minden'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 Minden, 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.