What is the average electricity rate in Waukegan, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Waukegan is approximately 13.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $76 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Waukegan?

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

Which electric company serves Waukegan, Illinois?

Electricity in Waukegan is distributed by Commonwealth Edison Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Waukegan?

Waukegan 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 Waukegan electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Waukegan's electricity rate of 13.15¢/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 Waukegan?

To start electric service in Waukegan, contact Commonwealth Edison Co. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan is served by Commonwealth Edison Co. Utilities covering Lake County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.15¢/kWh — below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $76. Natural gas in Waukegan is distributed by Peoples Gas.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Waukegan's electricity rate of 13.15¢/kWh is 10.70¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Waukegan residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Waukegan

Commonwealth Edison Co

Natural Gas Utility in Waukegan

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas

Waukegan vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Waukegan	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.15¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$76	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Waukegan Residents

As a Illinois city, Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Waukegan is approximately 13.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $76 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Waukegan pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in Waukegan is distributed by Commonwealth Edison Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Waukegan 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.
Waukegan's electricity rate of 13.15¢/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 Waukegan, contact Commonwealth Edison Co. 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.