Indiana Electricity Rates
Residential rate
17.90¢/kWh
-5% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#20
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$158
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Indiana |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $48.97 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $152.36 |
| Window AC unit | $39.18 |
| Portable AC unit | $47.89 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $65.30 |
| Heat pump water heater | $16.32 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $16.32 |
| Washing machine | $1.36 |
| Dishwasher | $7.07 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.53 |
| Chest freezer | $7.62 |
| Electric oven | $13.60 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Indiana
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.39/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Indiana rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.