How AES Indiana compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs AES Indiana, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Frankfort | 12.04 | 7,820 | -1.71 | -$185 |
| City of Lebanon | 12.57 | 8,076 | -1.17 | -$127 |
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | 796,265 | -1.00 | -$108 |
| City of Anderson | 12.82 | 29,533 | -0.93 | -$100 |
| City of Greenfield | 13.13 | 11,858 | -0.61 | -$66 |
| AES Indiana (this page) | 13.75 | 469,499 | — | — |
| Johnson County Rural E M C | 13.79 | 28,279 | +0.04 | +$5 |
| Hendricks County Rural E M C | 13.84 | 37,638 | +0.09 | +$10 |
| Dubois Rural Electric Coop Inc | 14.38 | 13,419 | +0.63 | +$68 |
| Western Indiana Energy REMC | 14.39 | 15,017 | +0.64 | +$69 |
| Bartholomew County Rural E M C | 14.71 | 11,427 | +0.96 | +$104 |
| Daviess Martin County R E M C | 15.15 | 7,975 | +1.40 | +$151 |
22 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with AES Indiana. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than AES Indiana customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where AES Indiana customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | AES Indiana premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | City of Frankfort | 12.04 | +$185 |
| Hamilton | City of Frankfort | 12.04 | +$185 |
| Bartholomew | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
| Daviess | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
| Gibson | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
| Greene | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
| Hancock | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
| Hendricks | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$108 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 20 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.76 | 13.75 | -0.1% |
| Residential customers | 462,848 | 469,499 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Indiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a AES Indiana bill
Indiana is a regulated retail market — AES Indiana customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: in.gov/iurc.
Counties served (IN, EIA-861 2024)
Bartholomew · Boone · Daviess · Gibson · Greene · Hamilton · Hancock · Hendricks · Johnson · Knox · Madison · Marion · Monroe · Morgan · Owen · Pike · Putnam · Shelby · Sullivan · Switzerland
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs AES Indiana
- AES Indiana vs Indiana Michigan Power Co
- AES Indiana vs Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co
Questions people ask
- Is AES Indiana more expensive than other Indiana utilities?
- AES Indiana customers paid an average 13.75 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Indiana volume-weighted average of 14.78 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from AES Indiana?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Indiana has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (in.gov/iurc).
- How many customers does AES Indiana have?
- 469,499 residential customers in Indiana in 2024 across 20 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.