How Northern Indiana Pub Serv compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Northern Indiana Pub Serv, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Auburn | 8.52 | 6,813 | -10.57 | -$1,142 |
| City of Mishawaka | 10.32 | 25,071 | -8.77 | -$947 |
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | 796,265 | -6.34 | -$685 |
| Kosciusko County Rural E M C | 13.27 | 17,435 | -5.82 | -$629 |
| Noble County R E M C | 13.54 | 10,986 | -5.55 | -$600 |
| Heartland REMC | 14.72 | 18,013 | -4.37 | -$472 |
| Carroll-White REMC | 14.93 | 14,807 | -4.15 | -$449 |
| Northeastern Rural E M C | 14.96 | 30,610 | -4.13 | -$446 |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | 15.20 | 18,994 | -3.89 | -$420 |
| Jasper County Rural E M C | 15.34 | 7,745 | -3.75 | -$405 |
| Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp | 16.07 | 28,885 | -3.01 | -$326 |
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (this page) | 19.09 | 430,648 | — | — |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Northern Indiana Pub Serv. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Northern Indiana Pub Serv customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Northern Indiana Pub Serv customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Northern Indiana Pub Serv premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb | City of Auburn | 8.52 | +$1,142 |
| St Joseph | City of Mishawaka | 10.32 | +$947 |
| Benton | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
| Carroll | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
| Fulton | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
| Kosciusko | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
| Warren | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
| White | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 12.75 | +$685 |
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 | 17.89 | 19.09 | +6.7% |
| Residential customers | 427,217 | 430,648 | +0.8% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Indiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Northern Indiana Pub Serv bill
Indiana is a regulated retail market — Northern Indiana Pub Serv customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: in.gov/iurc.
Counties served (IN, EIA-861 2024)
Benton · Carroll · DeKalb · Elkhart · Fulton · Jasper · Kosciusko · LaPorte · Lagrange · Lake · Marshall · Newton · Noble · Porter · Pulaski · St Joseph · Starke · Steuben · Warren · White
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Indiana, LLC vs Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co
- Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co vs Indiana Michigan Power Co
Questions people ask
- Is Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co more expensive than other Indiana utilities?
- Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co customers paid an average 19.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — 29% above the Indiana volume-weighted average of 14.78 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co?
- 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 Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co have?
- 430,648 residential customers in Indiana in 2024 across 20 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.