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Indiana Electricity Cost 2026: 17.90¢/kWh

Indiana residential electricity rates average 17.90 cents per kWh in 2026, -4.9% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal/natural gas as the primary generation source.

State Rate

17.90

cents/kWh

Monthly Bill

$154

at 863 kWh

vs National

-4.9%

national avg 18.83¢

Rank (cheapest first)

32/50

YoY change +6.0%

Market Type

Regulated

Supply rate set by state PUC

Primary Generation

Coal/Natural Gas

per EIA State Energy Profile

Annual Bill (avg usage)

$1,854

vs national $1,950

Indiana electricity market

Regulated state served by Duke Energy Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power (AEP), AES Indiana (formerly IPL), and NIPSCO. Generation mix is shifting from a coal-heavy historical base toward natural gas and wind; large utility-scale solar projects are coming online.

Where Indiana residents save

No retail competition. Several utilities offer optional TOU rates with overnight off-peak windows. The state Office of Utility Consumer Counselor maintains a residential efficiency guide; weatherization and heat-pump rebates are available through utility-administered programs.

Primary utilities

  • Duke Energy Indiana
  • Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)
  • AES Indiana

Indiana bill estimates by usage

Home ProfileMonthly kWhMonthly BillAnnual Bill
Apartment500$90$1,074
Small house750$134$1,611
Average household863$154$1,854
Large house1200$215$2,578
Large house + EV1500$269$3,222

Estimates use the Indiana state-average rate of 17.90¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.

Related

Indiana electricity cost FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Indiana in 2026?
The average residential electricity price in Indiana is 17.90 cents per kWh in 2026, 4.9 percent below the 18.83 cent US average. Figure from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Electric Power Monthly, April 2026).
What is the average monthly electric bill in Indiana?
At the US-average household usage of 863 kWh per month, a Indiana electric bill comes to about $154 per month ($1,854 per year) at the 17.90 cent state-average rate. Your bill scales with usage: a 500 kWh apartment runs about $90 and a 1,200 kWh large home about $215.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Indiana?
No. Indiana is a regulated market: the supply rate is set by the state public utility commission and you cannot switch to a competing supplier. Savings come from usage reduction, time-of-use plans where offered, and efficiency upgrades rather than supplier shopping.
National context. US average residential rate 2026: 18.83¢/kWh. Cheapest state: North Dakota at 12.35¢. Most expensive: Hawaii at 46.62¢. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. See /methodology for sourcing and limitations.

Updated 2026-06-10