What is the average electricity rate in South Jacksonville, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in South Jacksonville is approximately 25.04¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in South Jacksonville?

Natural gas customers in South Jacksonville pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Jacksonville, Illinois?

Electricity in South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville?

South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

South Jacksonville's electricity rate of 25.04¢/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 South Jacksonville?

To start electric service in South Jacksonville, 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.

South Jacksonville, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Jacksonville, Illinois

In South Jacksonville, 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, South Jacksonville's electricity rate of 25.04¢/kWh is 1.19¢ above the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, South Jacksonville residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in South Jacksonville

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in South Jacksonville

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

South Jacksonville vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	South Jacksonville	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	25.04¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.08	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$129	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for South Jacksonville Residents

As a Illinois city, South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in South Jacksonville is approximately 25.04¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Jacksonville pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Jacksonville is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
South Jacksonville 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.
South Jacksonville's electricity rate of 25.04¢/kWh is above the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in South Jacksonville, 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.