Electricity rates in Lake Station, IN
Lake Station (12,054 people, Lake County) is served by Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.. Homes on Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. pay about 23.52¢/kWh, 39% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Lake Station
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 513 | 482 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,075 (18.2%) | 52,758 (20.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (513 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Chicago 23.5¢
- Hobart 23.5¢
- Portage 23.5¢
- Ogden Dunes 23.5¢
- Gary 23.5¢
- South Haven 23.5¢
- Burns Harbor 23.5¢
- Merrillville 23.5¢
- Porter 23.5¢
- Shorewood Forest 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46405
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Station?
Most homes in Lake Station get power from Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., where residential customers pay an average of 23.52¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Lake Station?
About $158 a month, based on 672 kWh a month (the average for Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. customers) at 23.52¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lake Station, IN?
Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. serves Lake Station.
How often does the power go out in Lake Station?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 8 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 52,758 customers (20.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.