What is the average electricity rate in North Chicago, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in North Chicago 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 North Chicago?

Natural gas customers in North Chicago pay an average of $93 per month. The rate is approximately $1.05/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves North Chicago, Illinois?

Electricity in North Chicago 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 North Chicago?

North Chicago 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 North Chicago electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

North Chicago'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 North Chicago?

To start electric service in North Chicago, 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.

North Chicago, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in North Chicago, Illinois

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

Electric Utility in North Chicago

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in North Chicago

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

North Chicago vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	North Chicago	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	22.90¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.05	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$93	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for North Chicago Residents

As a Illinois city, North Chicago 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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in North Chicago is approximately 22.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in North Chicago pay an average of $93 per month. The rate is approximately $1.05/therm per therm.
Electricity in North Chicago is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
North Chicago 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.
North Chicago'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 North Chicago, 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.