What is the average electricity rate in Urbana, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Urbana is approximately 19.06¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $135 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Urbana?

Natural gas customers in Urbana pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $0.88/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Urbana, Indiana?

Electricity in Urbana 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 Urbana?

Urbana 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 Urbana electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Urbana's electricity rate of 19.06¢/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 Urbana?

To start electric service in Urbana, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Urbana, Indiana

Urbana 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 Urbana households.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Urbana's electricity rate of 19.06¢/kWh is 0.91¢ above the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Urbana

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

Natural Gas Utility in Urbana

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Urbana vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Urbana	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.06¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.88	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$135	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Urbana Residents

As a Indiana city, Urbana 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 Urbana 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 Urbana, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Urbana is approximately 19.06¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $135 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Urbana pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $0.88/therm per therm.
Electricity in Urbana 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.
Urbana 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.
Urbana's electricity rate of 19.06¢/kWh is above the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Urbana, 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.