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Electricity in Indiana

What power costs in Indiana, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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17.0¢per kWh, August 20266% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
901kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$153a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $133

Plug-in solar

Bill stalled until 2027 Not yet. Indiana's 2026 bill (SB 74 / HB 1084) didn't pass; supporters expect to try again in the 2027 session. The full rules for Indiana.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 767 kWh a year here, worth roughly $111 at Indiana’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Indiana

Space heater on high, one hour$0.26Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$5.51EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$149Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$143LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Indiana was taking applications for at least one of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) when we checked state program pages on Oct 12, 2026. Income limits apply, and money is first come, first served. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

Indiana law blocks local bans on gas lawn equipment (from July 1, 2026). We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Indiana yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Indiana’s solar-access law likely protects clotheslines from HOA bans, though the law doesn’t name them. Right-to-dry laws.

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