What is the average electricity rate in West Lafayette, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in West Lafayette is approximately 17.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Lafayette?

Natural gas customers in West Lafayette pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $0.92/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Lafayette, Indiana?

Electricity in West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette?

West 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 West Lafayette electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

West Lafayette's electricity rate of 17.24¢/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 West Lafayette?

To start electric service in West Lafayette, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette households.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, West Lafayette's electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh is 0.91¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in West Lafayette

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

Natural Gas Utility in West Lafayette

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

West Lafayette vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	West Lafayette	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.24¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.92	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$123	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Lafayette Residents

As a Indiana city, West 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 West 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 West Lafayette, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in West Lafayette is approximately 17.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Lafayette pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $0.92/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Lafayette 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.
West 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.
West Lafayette's electricity rate of 17.24¢/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 West Lafayette, 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.