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Written by Sarah Lozanova /
Edited by Hannah Whatley/
Last updated 4/25/2023
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Peoples Gas is a regulated natural gas transmission and delivery utility serving residents and businesses throughout Chicago. It has been delivering safe and reliable natural gas service for over 170 years and was Chicago’s first utility responsible for lighting street lamps. The company has since grown substantially, now operating under WEC Energy Group and serving about 884,000 customers.
Natural gas customers have three charges on their energy bills: the delivery service charge, the natural gas supply charge, and taxes. Because Illinois is an energy choice state, residents and business owners have the power to choose their natural gas suppliers. Therefore, natural gas customers in Chicago can compare gas rates and plans from several energy suppliers to find the best deal.
The utility may not have the lowest natural gas prices, so you may find better rates by shopping around. Enter your ZIP code to learn about your natural gas supplier options. We can help you learn about the best natural gas plans in your area.
Peoples Gas in Chicago is a natural gas utility and a subsidiary of WEC Energy, just like North Shore Gas, which operates in northern Chicagoland. If you’re looking for more information on Peoples Gas, beware that a couple of utilities have similar names but are completely different companies.
Peoples Natural Gas, which delivers gas in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, is not affiliated with Peoples Gas. Likewise, another natural gas distributor named Peoples Gas, located in Florida, has no affiliation with Peoples Gas in Chicago.
Regardless of your natural gas supplier, Peoples Gas will remain the delivery utility if you live within its service area. The utility oversees and maintains the network of gas pipelines in Chicago. If you sign up for an alternative gas supplier, they are not responsible for maintaining the gas infrastructure.
If you notice a gas leak or have a gas-related emergency, leave the area immediately and call the emergency phone number listed below.
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