Setting up utilities in Bloomington
In Bloomington, electricity depends on your address, Nicor Gas delivers gas, the City of Bloomington runs water and sewer, and the City of Bloomington Solid Waste handles trash pickup.
Moving to Bloomington? Public Grid can set up Ameren for you.
Your utilities in Bloomington
Who to call for each service in Bloomington, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Ameren
Most of Bloomington
To start: Ameren asks for your Social Security number to start service, to help protect customers from fraud. If you don’t have a Social Security number, you can call Ameren to arrange another proof of identity instead.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Corn Belt Energy
Corn Belt Energy distributes electricity in central Illinois.
Parts of Bloomington; check your address
To start: Call 309-662-5330 to set up new electric service.
Gas
Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas delivers natural gas throughout northern Illinois.
To start: Fill out the start service form with your identification information; an initial deposit is required if you don’t provide a Social Security number.
Water & sewer
City of Bloomington
The City of Bloomington bills water and sewer fees each month.
To start: Fill out the City’s online move-in form with a valid ID: a state-issued driver’s license, state-issued photo ID or a passport.
Trash & recycling
City of Bloomington Solid Waste
The City’s Solid Waste Program picks up garbage and recycling curbside.
To start: Fill out the City’s online utility move-in form with a valid ID (a state-issued driver’s license, state-issued photo ID or a passport); solid waste fees are on the monthly City bill.
Commercial waste is not acceptable for curbside pickup.
What Bloomington homes pay for electricity
This is Ameren’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$153
Ameren’s average home bill, per month
17.4¢
Ameren’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Bloomington
Sources: Ameren, Corn Belt Energy, Nicor Gas, City of Bloomington, City of Bloomington Solid Waste, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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