Commercial Energy in Schaumburg, IL: Electricity & Gas
Last reviewed: 7/31/2026
By Illinois Commercial Energy editorial team · Reviewed by JakenEnergy commercial energy team
Schaumburg is one of the largest business centers in the northwest suburbs — corporate offices, a major retail and convention presence, hotels, and restaurants. For those commercial accounts, procuring electricity and natural gas well starts with knowing the utilities and reading the bill.
Utilities in Schaumburg
- Electricity: ComEd is the delivery utility, with commercial supplier choice available. See the ComEd commercial guide.
- Natural gas: Nicor Gas is the delivery utility, with commercial supplier choice through Choices for You. See the Nicor Gas commercial guide.
Confirm both utilities from a recent bill. The utility continues delivery and emergency service when a business chooses a supplier.
What shapes energy costs here
Schaumburg's account mix is more office/retail/hospitality than heavy industrial, which shifts the priorities:
- Office and retail accounts benefit most from clean supply comparison and a bill review to confirm rate class and contract status.
- Hotels and restaurants carry meaningful natural gas load for heat, hot water, and kitchens — gas procurement matters alongside electricity.
- Larger single meters (big-box retail, office towers) may be demand-billed, making demand charges relevant.
Getting started
Provide a recent electric and (where applicable) gas bill for a Schaumburg business, 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 Schaumburg businesses?
Electricity delivery is ComEd and natural gas delivery is Nicor Gas. Both serve commercial customers and both allow eligible businesses to choose a competitive supplier for the supply portion while the utility continues delivery. Confirm the utilities on a recent bill for a specific address.
QWhat kinds of businesses in Schaumburg benefit from energy procurement?
Schaumburg is a major suburban office, retail, and hospitality center — corporate offices, shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants. Office and retail accounts benefit from supply comparison and bill review; hotels and restaurants also carry significant natural gas load that deserves attention alongside electricity.
QDoes switching suppliers affect service in Schaumburg?
No. ComEd remains the electricity delivery utility and Nicor remains the gas delivery utility, handling wires, pipes, meters, and emergencies, regardless of which company supplies the energy. Only the supply portion of the bill changes with a supplier contract.
Related guides
Sources
- Nicor Gas — Our Service Area
- Illinois Commerce Commission — Electric Choice Basics
- 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.