Setting up utilities in Joliet
In Joliet, ComEd delivers electricity, Nicor Gas delivers gas, the City of Joliet Water and Sewer runs water and sewer, and WM handles trash pickup.
Moving to Joliet? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in Joliet
Who to call for each service in Joliet, and how to start it.
Electric
ComEd
The electric company for Chicago and northern Illinois.
To start: ComEd doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give a driver’s license number instead, and ComEd will also ask for your previous address.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Gas
Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas delivers natural gas to customers 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 Joliet Water and Sewer
Joliet’s Department of Public Utilities provides water and wastewater.
To start: Return the water and sewer application with proper identification, the last 4 digits of your SSN and a deposit unless you own the building; renters add a copy of the lease.
Trash & recycling
WM
The City of Joliet has contracted with Waste Management for garbage pickup.
Garbage and recycling are collected weekly on your regular collection day; yard waste in its season.
What Joliet homes pay for electricity
This is ComEd’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$112
ComEd’s average home bill, per month
19.3¢
ComEd’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Joliet
Sources: ComEd, Nicor Gas, City of Joliet Water and Sewer, WM, EIA.
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