WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
East Chicago

Indiana

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The State of Electricity in East Chicago

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Chicago

Average monthly bill

January

$462highest

February

$368

March

$186

April

$154

May

$152lowest

June

$160

July

$173

August

$168

September

$156

October

$163

November

$186

December

$318

Carbon Emissions

1,876 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,332 kWh

Where does East Chicago’s electricity come from?

East Chicago's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of East Chicago's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in East Chicago. Solar provides 5% of the energy in East Chicago.

43%

Coal

36%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

5%

Solar

Solar energy in East Chicago

The state of solar in East Chicago

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

684 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,495

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in East Chicago can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in East Chicago

NIPSCO Rates

NIPSCO has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Electric Service	Fixed	19¢

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