What is the average electricity rate in Peoria, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Peoria is approximately 13.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Peoria?

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

Which electric company serves Peoria, Illinois?

Electricity in Peoria is distributed by Ameren Illinois Company. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Peoria?

Peoria 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 electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Peoria's electricity rate of 13.91¢/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?

To start electric service in Peoria, contact Ameren Illinois Company. 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, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

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Electricity Rate

13.91¢/kWh

9.94¢ below the Illinois average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.06/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$152

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$94

per month

Gas & Electricity in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Utilities covering Peoria County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.91¢/kWh — below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $108. Natural gas in Peoria is distributed by Peoples Gas.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Peoria's electricity rate of 13.91¢/kWh is 9.94¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Peoria residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Peoria

Ameren Illinois Company

Natural Gas Utility in Peoria

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas

Peoria vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Peoria	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.91¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$152	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Peoria Residents

As a Illinois city, Peoria 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 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, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Peoria is approximately 13.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Peoria pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in Peoria is distributed by Ameren Illinois Company. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Peoria 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's electricity rate of 13.91¢/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, contact Ameren Illinois Company. 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.