What is the average electricity rate in Michiana Shores, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Michiana Shores is approximately 17.97¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Michiana Shores?

Natural gas customers in Michiana Shores pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $0.91/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Michiana Shores, Indiana?

Electricity in Michiana Shores 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 Michiana Shores?

Michiana Shores 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 Michiana Shores electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Michiana Shores's electricity rate of 17.97¢/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 Michiana Shores?

To start electric service in Michiana Shores, 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.

Michiana Shores, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Michiana Shores, Indiana

Michiana Shores is a community in Indiana served by Duke Energy Indiana for electric and CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Indiana's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Michiana Shores's electricity rate of 17.97¢/kWh is 0.18¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Michiana Shores

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

Natural Gas Utility in Michiana Shores

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Michiana Shores vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Michiana Shores	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.97¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.91	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$95	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Michiana Shores Residents

As a Indiana city, Michiana Shores 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 Michiana Shores 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 Michiana Shores, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Michiana Shores is approximately 17.97¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Michiana Shores pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $0.91/therm per therm.
Electricity in Michiana Shores 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.
Michiana Shores 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.
Michiana Shores's electricity rate of 17.97¢/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 Michiana Shores, 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.