What is the average electricity rate in Rockford, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Rockford is approximately 13.16¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $77 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Rockford?

Natural gas customers in Rockford pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Rockford, Illinois?

Electricity in Rockford is distributed by ComEd. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Rockford?

Rockford natural gas service is provided by Nicor Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Rockford electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Rockford's electricity rate of 13.16¢/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 Rockford?

To start electric service in Rockford, contact ComEd. For gas service, contact Nicor 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.

Rockford, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

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Electricity Rate

13.16¢/kWh

10.69¢ below the Illinois average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.27/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$77

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$92

per month

Gas & Electricity in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford residents are served by ComEd for electricity and Nicor Gas for natural gas distribution. The city's cold winters make heating costs the largest portion of most households' annual energy budget.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Rockford's electricity rate of 13.16¢/kWh is 10.69¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Rockford residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Rockford

ComEd

Natural Gas Utility in Rockford

Nicor Gas

Rockford vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Rockford	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.16¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.27	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$77	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Rockford Residents

As a Illinois city, Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Rockford is approximately 13.16¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $77 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Rockford pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.
Electricity in Rockford is distributed by ComEd. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Rockford natural gas service is provided by Nicor Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Rockford's electricity rate of 13.16¢/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 Rockford, contact ComEd. For gas service, contact Nicor 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.