What is the average electricity rate in St. Peter, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in St. Peter is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in St. Peter?

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

Which electric company serves St. Peter, Illinois?

Electricity in St. Peter 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 St. Peter?

St. Peter 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 St. Peter electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

St. Peter's electricity rate of 23.13¢/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 St. Peter?

To start electric service in St. Peter, 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.

St. Peter, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in St. Peter, Illinois

Electricity in St. Peter, Illinois (IL) is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) at rates close to the Illinois average of 23.85¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas. Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, St. Peter's electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is 0.72¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, St. Peter residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in St. Peter

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in St. Peter

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

St. Peter vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	St. Peter	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.13¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$119	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for St. Peter Residents

As a Illinois city, St. Peter 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 St. Peter 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 St. Peter, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in St. Peter is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in St. Peter pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in St. Peter is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
St. Peter 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.
St. Peter's electricity rate of 23.13¢/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 St. Peter, 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.