Electricity rates in West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette (45,550 people, Tippecanoe County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Indiana pay about 15.79¢/kWh, 7% less than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving West Lafayette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $170 | 30K | 216 |
| Carroll-White REMC | Electric cooperative | 16.13¢ | $178 | 15K | 839 |
Power outages in Tippecanoe County right now
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Outage history in Tippecanoe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 181 | 191 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,308 (17.3%) | 13,218 (18.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (181 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 47906, 47907, 47996
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Lafayette?
Most homes in West Lafayette get power from Duke Energy Indiana, where residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of West Lafayette: Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp. (17.08¢), Carroll-White REMC (16.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Lafayette?
About $157 a month, based on 992 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Indiana customers) at 15.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West Lafayette, IN?
3 utilities serve West Lafayette's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp., Carroll-White REMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Lafayette?
In 2025, customers in Tippecanoe County averaged 3 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 13,218 customers (18.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.