What is the average electricity rate in Franklin, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Franklin 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 Franklin?

Natural gas customers in Franklin pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $0.92/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Franklin, Indiana?

Electricity in Franklin 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 Franklin?

Franklin 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 Franklin electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Franklin'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 Franklin?

To start electric service in Franklin, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Franklin, Indiana

In Franklin, Indiana, Duke Energy Indiana handles electricity distribution and CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) manages natural gas service. Indiana residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Franklin'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 Franklin

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

Natural Gas Utility in Franklin

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Franklin vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Franklin	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.15¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.92	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$129	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Franklin Residents

As a Indiana city, Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Franklin is approximately 18.15¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Franklin pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $0.92/therm per therm.
Electricity in Franklin 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.
Franklin 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.
Franklin'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 Franklin, 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.