How Duke Energy Indiana compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Duke Energy Indiana, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bluffton | 10.38 | 5,007 | -2.36 | -$255 |
| City of Logansport | 10.93 | 11,350 | -1.81 | -$196 |
| City of Jasper | 11.19 | 6,568 | -1.56 | -$168 |
| City of Frankfort | 12.04 | 7,820 | -0.71 | -$77 |
| City of Lebanon | 12.57 | 8,076 | -0.17 | -$19 |
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (this page) | 12.75 | 796,265 | — | — |
| City of Anderson | 12.82 | 29,533 | +0.07 | +$8 |
| City of Richmond | 13.12 | 16,310 | +0.38 | +$41 |
| City of Greenfield | 13.13 | 11,858 | +0.39 | +$42 |
| Kosciusko County Rural E M C | 13.27 | 17,435 | +0.52 | +$56 |
| Noble County R E M C | 13.54 | 10,986 | +0.79 | +$85 |
| Crawfordsville Elec, Lgt & Pwr | 13.62 | 8,615 | +0.87 | +$94 |
39 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Duke Energy Indiana. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Duke Energy 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 Duke Energy Indiana customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Duke Energy Indiana premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parke | City of Auburn | 8.52 | +$457 |
| Vermillion | City of Auburn | 8.52 | +$457 |
| Wells | City of Bluffton | 10.38 | +$255 |
| Cass | City of Logansport | 10.93 | +$196 |
| Dubois | City of Jasper | 11.19 | +$168 |
| Boone | City of Frankfort | 12.04 | +$77 |
| Clinton | City of Frankfort | 12.04 | +$77 |
| Hamilton | City of Frankfort | 12.04 | +$77 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 71 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.31 | 12.75 | -10.9% |
| Residential customers | 781,956 | 796,265 | +1.8% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Indiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Duke Energy Indiana bill
Indiana is a regulated retail market — Duke Energy 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 · Benton · Boone · Brown · Carroll · Cass · Clark · Clay · Clinton · Crawford · Daviess · Dearborn · Decatur · Delaware · Dubois · Fayette · Floyd · Fountain · Franklin · Fulton · Gibson · Grant · Greene · Hamilton · Hancock · Harrison · Hendricks · Henry · Howard · Huntington · Jackson · Jefferson · Jennings · Johnson · Knox · Kosciusko · Lawrence · Madison · Marion · Martin · Miami · Monroe · Montgomery · Morgan · Ohio · Orange · Owen · Parke · Pike · Posey · Putnam · Randolph · Ripley · Rush · Scott · Shelby · Sullivan · Switzerland · Tippecanoe · Tipton · Union · Vermillion · Vigo · Wabash · Warren · Warrick · Washington · Wayne · Wells · White · Whitley
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs AES Indiana
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs Indiana Michigan Power Co
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co
Questions people ask
- Is Duke Energy Indiana, LLC more expensive than other Indiana utilities?
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC customers paid an average 12.75 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the Indiana volume-weighted average of 14.78 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Duke Energy Indiana, LLC?
- 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 Duke Energy Indiana, LLC have?
- 796,265 residential customers in Indiana in 2024 across 71 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.