What is the average electricity rate in New Castle, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in New Castle is approximately 17.79¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $126 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in New Castle?

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

Which electric company serves New Castle, Indiana?

Electricity in New Castle 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 New Castle?

New Castle 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 New Castle electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

New Castle's electricity rate of 17.79¢/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 New Castle?

To start electric service in New Castle, 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.

New Castle, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in New Castle, Indiana

New Castle, Indiana is served by Duke Energy Indiana for electricity and CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) for natural gas. Rates in New Castle are comparable to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, New Castle's electricity rate of 17.79¢/kWh is 0.36¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in New Castle

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

Natural Gas Utility in New Castle

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

New Castle vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	New Castle	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.79¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.90	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$126	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for New Castle Residents

As a Indiana city, New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in New Castle is approximately 17.79¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $126 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in New Castle pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $0.90/therm per therm.
Electricity in New Castle 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.
New Castle 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.
New Castle's electricity rate of 17.79¢/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 New Castle, 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.