What is the average electricity rate in East Chicago, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in East Chicago is approximately 18.33¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in East Chicago?

Natural gas customers in East Chicago pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $0.93/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves East Chicago, Indiana?

Electricity in East Chicago 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 East Chicago?

East Chicago 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 East Chicago electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

East Chicago's electricity rate of 18.33¢/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 East Chicago?

To start electric service in East Chicago, 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.

East Chicago, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in East Chicago, Indiana

East Chicago 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 East Chicago households.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, East Chicago's electricity rate of 18.33¢/kWh is 0.18¢ above the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in East Chicago

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

Natural Gas Utility in East Chicago

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

East Chicago vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	East Chicago	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.33¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.93	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$97	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for East Chicago Residents

As a Indiana city, East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in East Chicago is approximately 18.33¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in East Chicago pay an average of $97 per month. The rate is approximately $0.93/therm per therm.
Electricity in East Chicago 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.
East Chicago 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.
East Chicago's electricity rate of 18.33¢/kWh is above the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in East Chicago, 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.