Commercial Energy in Des Plaines, IL: Electricity & Gas
Last reviewed: 7/31/2026
By Illinois Commercial Energy editorial team · Reviewed by JakenEnergy commercial energy team
Des Plaines sits just south of O'Hare with a diverse commercial base — offices, hospitality, retail, and industrial accounts. A useful point of accuracy for businesses here: its natural gas utility is Nicor, not North Shore Gas, despite the northern-suburb location.
Utilities in Des Plaines
- Electricity: ComEd is the delivery utility, with commercial supplier choice available. See the ComEd commercial guide.
- Natural gas: Nicor Gas is the delivery utility — south of the North Shore Gas boundary — with commercial supplier choice through Choices for You. See the Nicor Gas commercial guide.
North Shore Gas territory runs from roughly Winnetka north; Des Plaines is south and west of that line and is Nicor. Confirm both utilities from a recent bill for a specific address.
What shapes energy costs here
- Industrial and larger commercial accounts may be demand-billed, making demand charges relevant.
- Offices, hotels, and retail benefit from supply comparison and a bill review.
- Gas procurement applies through Nicor where the account has meaningful load — see commercial natural gas.
Getting started
Provide a recent electric and gas bill for a Des Plaines business (12 months of usage helps), and the account can be reviewed and priced on matched terms through the procurement process. No savings figure is promised in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich utilities serve Des Plaines businesses?
Electricity delivery is ComEd and natural gas delivery is Nicor Gas. Des Plaines sits south of the North Shore Gas boundary, so its gas utility is Nicor, not North Shore. Both serve commercial customers and both allow eligible businesses to choose a competitive supplier — confirm from a recent bill.
QIs Des Plaines gas Nicor or North Shore Gas?
Nicor Gas. Because Des Plaines is near the northern suburbs, it is sometimes assumed to be North Shore Gas, but North Shore's territory runs from roughly Winnetka north, and Des Plaines is south and west of that line. The gas utility name on a recent bill is the reliable confirmation.
QWhat kinds of Des Plaines accounts benefit from procurement?
Des Plaines has a mix of O'Hare-area commercial, hospitality, and industrial accounts. Larger single meters and industrial facilities benefit from demand analysis; offices, hotels, and retail benefit from supply comparison and bill review, with gas procurement where the account has meaningful load.
Related guides
Sources
- Nicor Gas — Our Service Area
- North Shore Gas — Service Area (boundary reference)
- ComEd — Rates & Rules
Next scheduled review: 10/31/2026. Time-sensitive rate, tariff, capacity, and incentive details should be confirmed against the linked primary sources and a current bill.