What is the average electricity rate in Port Byron, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Port Byron is approximately 24.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Port Byron?

Natural gas customers in Port Byron pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.02/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Port Byron, Illinois?

Electricity in Port Byron 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 Port Byron?

Port Byron 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 Port Byron electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Port Byron's electricity rate of 24.80¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Port Byron?

To start electric service in Port Byron, 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.

Port Byron, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Port Byron, Illinois

Port Byron is a community in Illinois served by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) for electric and Peoples Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Illinois's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Port Byron's electricity rate of 24.80¢/kWh is 0.95¢ above the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Port Byron residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Port Byron

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Port Byron

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Port Byron vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Port Byron	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	24.80¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.02	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$90	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Port Byron Residents

As a Illinois city, Port Byron 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 Port Byron 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 Port Byron, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Port Byron is approximately 24.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Port Byron pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.02/therm per therm.
Electricity in Port Byron is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Port Byron 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.
Port Byron's electricity rate of 24.80¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Port Byron, 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.