What is the average electricity rate in Chesterton, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Chesterton is approximately 18.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Chesterton?

Natural gas customers in Chesterton pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Chesterton, Indiana?

Electricity in Chesterton is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Chesterton?

Chesterton natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Chesterton electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Chesterton's electricity rate of 18.15¢/kWh is below the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Chesterton?

To start electric service in Chesterton, contact Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Chesterton, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Chesterton, Indiana

Chesterton residents in Indiana receive electric service through Duke Energy Indiana and natural gas distribution from CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren). Indiana's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Chesterton households.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Chesterton's electricity rate of 18.15¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Chesterton

Duke Energy Indiana
AES Indiana (formerly IPL)
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)
NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service)
CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)

Natural Gas Utility in Chesterton

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Chesterton vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Chesterton	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.15¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.87	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$129	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Chesterton Residents

As a Indiana city, Chesterton residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Indiana LIHEAP
✅ Energizing Indiana
✅ Indiana Weatherization Assistance
✅ Indiana Energy Assistance Program

Energy-Saving Tips for Chesterton Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Chesterton, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Chesterton is approximately 18.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Chesterton pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.
Electricity in Chesterton is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Chesterton natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Chesterton's electricity rate of 18.15¢/kWh is below the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Chesterton, contact Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.