Residential electricity prices in Pekin, IL in May 2025 averaged approximately 18.62 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 7% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Pekin differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Pekin increased approximately 11%, from 16.54 ¢/kWh to 18.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Pekin in May 2025 averaged 16.31 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Pekin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Pekin natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Pekin (Illinois) increased approximately 18%, from 11.52 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 13.58 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Pekin (Illinois) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Pekin values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Pekin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Pekin levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Pekin, IL in Tazewell County has an approximate population of 34,094. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Pekin, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Pekin, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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