WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Lafayette
Indiana
Indiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Lafayette
January
$276highestFebruary
$123March
$104lowestApril
$133May
$136June
$150July
$141August
$142September
$132October
$141November
$105December
$119Carbon Emissions
1,138 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
965 kWh
West Lafayette's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of West Lafayette's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in West Lafayette. Solar provides 3% of the energy in West Lafayette.
56%
Coal
30%
Natural Gas
11%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,315 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,214
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Lafayette 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Indiana | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Indiana | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Indiana | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Indiana | See Details |
Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
| Residential Prepay Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
Duke Energy Indiana 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 | 11¢ to 16¢ |
| OPTIONAL RATE RS – HIGH EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
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