About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas
Welcome to Nicor Gas, your trusted provider of natural gas service in the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For over six decades, we have been dedicated to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to more than 2.3 million residential, public sector, and business customers across over 650 communities in northern Illinois. As the state's largest natural gas distributor and the owner and operator of one of the largest natural gas reservoir storage systems in North America, we take pride in ensuring the comfort and convenience of our valued customers.
At Nicor Gas, safety is paramount. With a team of 2,000 skilled employees overseeing the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of our extensive 34,000-mile distribution system, we prioritize the safety of our employees, the public, and our pipelines above all else. Through stringent operating standards, comprehensive safety training, and continuous monitoring, we are committed to exceeding state and federal regulations to uphold the highest safety standards.
As an integral part of the Illinois economy, Nicor Gas is deeply committed to investing in programs and initiatives that benefit the community, promote diversity, stimulate economic growth, foster education, and champion environmental stewardship. By leveraging our assets and resources, we strive to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our strategic gas purchasing practices, combined with our state-of-the-art underground storage facilities, ensure that Nicor Gas customers receive reliable, competitively-priced service year-round. Join us in our mission to provide dependable natural gas service while enriching the communities we call home.