Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $326 per month.
Per hour
$2.15
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$10.74
5 hours/day
Per month
$326
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,920
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.37 | $163 | $1,960 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $10.74 | $326 | $3,920 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $21.48 | $653 | $7,840 |
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 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $10.74 per day, $326 per month, or $3,920 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $326 per month here versus $343 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.