What is the average electricity rate in Springfield, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Springfield is approximately 12.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Springfield?

Natural gas customers in Springfield pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.24/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Springfield, Illinois?

Electricity in Springfield is distributed by City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Springfield?

Springfield natural gas service is provided by Ameren Illinois. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Springfield electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Springfield's electricity rate of 12.90¢/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 Springfield?

To start electric service in Springfield, contact City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). For gas service, contact Ameren Illinois. 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

12.90¢/kWh

10.95¢ below the Illinois average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.24/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$96

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$89

per month

Gas & Electricity in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is served by CWLP, a municipal utility that provides electricity at rates generally below the state average. Ameren Illinois handles natural gas distribution throughout the capital city.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Springfield's electricity rate of 12.90¢/kWh is 10.95¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Springfield residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Springfield

City Water, Light & Power (CWLP)

Natural Gas Utility in Springfield

Ameren Illinois

Springfield vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Springfield	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.90¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.24	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$96	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Springfield Residents

As a Illinois city, Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Springfield is approximately 12.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Springfield pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.24/therm per therm.
Electricity in Springfield is distributed by City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Springfield natural gas service is provided by Ameren Illinois. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Springfield's electricity rate of 12.90¢/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 Springfield, contact City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). For gas service, contact Ameren Illinois. 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.