What is the average electricity rate in Peoria Heights, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights?

Natural gas customers in Peoria Heights pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.10/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Peoria Heights, Illinois?

Electricity in Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights?

Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Peoria Heights'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 Peoria Heights?

To start electric service in Peoria Heights, 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.

Peoria Heights, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Peoria Heights, Illinois

Peoria Heights residents in Illinois receive electric service through ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and natural gas distribution from Peoples Gas. Illinois's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Peoria Heights households.

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

Electric Utility in Peoria Heights

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Peoria Heights

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Peoria Heights vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Peoria Heights	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.85¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.10	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$123	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$98	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Peoria Heights Residents

As a Illinois city, Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Peoria Heights is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Peoria Heights pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.10/therm per therm.
Electricity in Peoria Heights is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Peoria Heights 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.
Peoria Heights'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 Peoria Heights, 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.