Side by side (IN, EIA-861)
| Metric | AES Indiana | Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.75 | 17.52 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.76 | 17.24 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $1,485 | $1,892 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 469,499 | 133,795 |
| Ownership | Investor-owned | Investor-owned |
| Counties served in IN | 20 | 7 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: AES Indiana · Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co · Indiana overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Gibson · Pike counties (IN, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; AES Indiana and Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co do not compete for the same meters. Indiana is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (in.gov/iurc). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is AES Indiana cheaper than Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co?
- Yes — in 2024 AES Indiana customers averaged 13.75 cents/kWh versus 17.52 for Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co (EIA-861). AES Indiana was cheaper by 3.77 cents, about $407 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co to AES Indiana?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Indiana has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
- Why is Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co more expensive than AES Indiana?
- EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Southern Indiana Gas & Elec and AES Indiana territory all feed the 3.77-cent gap.