What is the average electricity rate in Van Buren, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $0.86/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Van Buren, Indiana?

Electricity in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Van Buren 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 Van Buren electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Van Buren'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 Van Buren?

To start electric service in Van Buren, 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.

Van Buren, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Van Buren, Indiana

Van Buren 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, Van Buren'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 Van Buren

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

Natural Gas Utility in Van Buren

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Van Buren vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Van Buren	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.97¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.86	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Van Buren Residents

As a Indiana city, Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren is approximately 17.97¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $0.86/therm per therm.
Electricity in Van Buren 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.
Van Buren 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.
Van Buren'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 Van Buren, 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.