Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $332 per month.
Per hour
$2.18
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$10.92
5 hours/day
Per month
$332
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,986
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.46 | $166 | $1,993 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $10.92 | $332 | $3,986 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $21.84 | $664 | $7,972 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $10.92 per day, $332 per month, or $3,986 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $332 per month here versus $336 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.