What is the average electricity rate in West Point, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in West Point is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Point?

Natural gas customers in West Point pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Point, Illinois?

Electricity in West Point 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 West Point?

West Point 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 West Point electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

West Point's electricity rate of 23.85¢/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 West Point?

To start electric service in West Point, 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.

West Point, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in West Point, Illinois

In West Point, 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, West Point's electricity rate of 23.85¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, West Point residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in West Point

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in West Point

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

West Point vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	West Point	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.85¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.03	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$123	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Point Residents

As a Illinois city, West Point 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 West Point 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 West Point, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in West Point is approximately 23.85¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Point pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Point is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
West Point 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.
West Point's electricity rate of 23.85¢/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 West Point, 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.