What is the average electricity rate in Lafayette, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Lafayette is approximately 11.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $140 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lafayette?

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

Which electric company serves Lafayette, Indiana?

Electricity in Lafayette is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Lafayette?

Lafayette 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 Lafayette electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Lafayette's electricity rate of 11.03¢/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 Lafayette?

To start electric service in Lafayette, contact Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is served by Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp. Utilities covering Tippecanoe County report an average residential electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh — below the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $132. Natural gas in Lafayette is distributed by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren).

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Lafayette's electricity rate of 11.03¢/kWh is 7.12¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lafayette

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC
Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp
Carroll-White REMC

Natural Gas Utility in Lafayette

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO

Lafayette vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Lafayette	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.03¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.90	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$140	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lafayette Residents

As a Indiana city, Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Lafayette is approximately 11.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $140 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lafayette pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $0.90/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lafayette is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette's electricity rate of 11.03¢/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 Lafayette, contact Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp. 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.