What is the average electricity rate in Dunkirk, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Dunkirk is approximately 18.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Dunkirk?

Natural gas customers in Dunkirk pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $0.90/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Dunkirk, Indiana?

Electricity in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?

Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Dunkirk's electricity rate of 18.51¢/kWh is above the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Dunkirk?

To start electric service in Dunkirk, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Dunkirk, Indiana

Electricity in Dunkirk, Indiana (IN) is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana at rates close to the Indiana average of 18.15¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren). Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Dunkirk's electricity rate of 18.51¢/kWh is 0.36¢ above the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Dunkirk

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

Natural Gas Utility in Dunkirk

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Dunkirk vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Dunkirk	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.51¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.90	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$132	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Dunkirk Residents

As a Indiana city, Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Dunkirk is approximately 18.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Dunkirk pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $0.90/therm per therm.
Electricity in Dunkirk 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.
Dunkirk 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.
Dunkirk's electricity rate of 18.51¢/kWh is above the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Dunkirk, 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.