Evansville, Indiana Commercial Natural Gas

Evansville Commercial Natural Gas: Southwestern Indiana Hub

Evansville—Indiana's third-largest city and the economic center of southwestern Indiana—presents significant natural gas procurement opportunities. With a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and higher education, Evansville businesses can leverage Indiana's Choice Gas Program for meaningful cost savings.

Located on the Ohio River at the tri-state junction of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, Evansville serves as a regional hub where strategic energy procurement impacts competitiveness.

How Natural Gas Works in Evansville

CenterPoint Energy Service

CenterPoint Energy (formerly Vectren) provides natural gas delivery throughout Evansville and southwestern Indiana:

• Pipeline infrastructure: Owns local distribution network
• Meter services: Records your usage
• Emergency response: Gas emergencies (800-227-1376)
• Consolidated billing: One bill regardless of supplier

CenterPoint Energy serves over 145,000 customers in southwestern Indiana.

Choice Gas Program

Indiana's Choice Gas Program allows supplier selection in CenterPoint territory:

• Multiple licensed suppliers compete
• Regulated by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)
• Seamless switching without service interruption
• Consolidated billing through CenterPoint

Service Structure

Component	Provider	Competitive?
Gas delivery	CenterPoint Energy	No—regulated
Gas supply	CenterPoint or Choice supplier	Yes
Meter reading	CenterPoint	No
Billing	CenterPoint	Consolidated

Cost Reduction Strategies for Evansville

1. Compare Choice Gas Suppliers

Evansville's commercial market attracts supplier competition:

Factor	What to Evaluate
Per-therm rate	Base commodity cost
Rate type	Fixed, variable, or index
Contract term	Month-to-month to 36 months
Volume pricing	Rates for high usage
Exit terms	Early termination costs

Get multiple quotes before committing.

2. Leverage Your Volume

Evansville businesses can negotiate based on usage:

• Under 10,000 therms: Standard commercial rates
• 10,000-50,000 therms: Custom quotes available
• Over 50,000 therms: Negotiate directly
• Large industrial: Transportation options

Manufacturing and healthcare facilities should always request custom pricing.

3. Strategic Timing

Natural gas prices fluctuate. Monitor EIA data:

Favorable periods:

• Late spring and summer
• After mild winters
• High storage levels

Higher cost periods:

• Peak winter heating
• Extreme cold events
• Supply disruptions

Southwestern Indiana has moderate winters compared to northern Indiana, but timing still matters.

4. Regional Aggregation

Tri-state businesses benefit from aggregation:

• All Evansville facilities
• Vanderburgh County operations
• Southwestern Indiana locations
• Multi-state operations (note: different regulations in KY/IL)

Combined volume improves negotiating leverage.

Industries We Serve in Evansville

Manufacturing

Evansville's manufacturing sector remains important:

• Industrial manufacturing
• Food processing
• Automotive suppliers
• Process heating needs

Related: Manufacturing Natural Gas Solutions

Healthcare

Regional healthcare hub with major systems:

• Deaconess Health System - Regional leader
• Ascension St. Vincent Evansville - Catholic healthcare
• Multi-facility coordination
• Budget-aligned fixed pricing

Healthcare represents significant natural gas demand.

See: Healthcare Natural Gas Solutions

Logistics & Distribution

Ohio River and interstate access support distribution:

• Warehouse heating
• Distribution center operations
• River port facilities
• Cold storage operations

Explore: Warehouse Natural Gas Solutions

Higher Education

University of Evansville and USI create educational demand:

• Campus heating operations
• Multi-building coordination
• Budget year alignment
• Long-term planning

Hospitality & Food Service

Hotels, restaurants, and casino operations:

• Hotel operations
• Restaurant commercial kitchens
• Casino facilities
• Event venues

See: Restaurant Natural Gas Solutions

Professional Services

Downtown and regional offices:

• Office building heating
• Multi-story buildings
• Professional services firms
• Budget predictability

Evansville Market Specifics

CenterPoint Energy Transition

CenterPoint acquired Vectren in 2019:

• Same service territory
• Choice Gas Program continues
• Similar rate structures
• Reliability maintained

Tri-State Regional Hub

Evansville serves as the center of a tri-state region:

• Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois intersection
• Regional commercial center
• Distribution hub
• Healthcare destination

Note: Kentucky and Illinois have different natural gas regulations—Indiana's Choice Gas only applies in CenterPoint's Indiana territory.

Moderate Climate

Southwestern Indiana's climate is milder than northern Indiana:

• Average January temperature: 32°F
• Heating degree days: ~5,000 annually
• Shorter heating season: Compared to Fort Wayne
• Still significant heating costs: Worth optimizing

Compare Indiana Cities

Coordinate across Indiana locations:

• Indianapolis - Citizens Gas territory
• Fort Wayne - NIPSCO territory
• South Bend - NIPSCO territory
• Gary - NIPSCO territory
• Indiana statewide

Important: CenterPoint Energy serves southwestern Indiana only. Multi-location businesses must account for different utilities.

Understanding Your Evansville Gas Bill

Bill Components

Your CenterPoint Energy bill includes:

1. Delivery Charges (CenterPoint Energy)

• Customer charge (fixed monthly)
• Distribution charge (per therm)
• Infrastructure charges
• Taxes and fees

2. Supply Charges

• Gas cost (per therm)
• From CenterPoint or Choice supplier
• Shopping here creates savings

Rate Schedules

CenterPoint Energy commercial rate schedules:

Schedule	Description
Rate 200	Small Commercial
Rate 210	Large Commercial
Rate 220	Industrial

Delivery charges apply regardless of supplier choice.

Contract Strategies for Evansville

Fixed Rate Contracts

Best for:

• Budget-focused organizations
• Healthcare facilities
• Risk-averse businesses
• Long-term planning

Standard terms:

• 12, 24, or 36 months
• Locked per-therm rate
• Early termination fees apply

Variable/Index Rates

Consider when:

• Flexible budgets
• Market monitoring capability
• Short-term needs
• Risk tolerance

Characteristics:

• Monthly price changes
• Market exposure
• No long-term commitment

Regional Considerations

Evansville's milder climate means:

• Less extreme winter heating costs
• More flexibility in rate structure choices
• Variable rates may be less risky than northern Indiana
• Still worth locking favorable rates when available

Learn more: Understanding Natural Gas Deregulation

Energy Efficiency in Evansville

CenterPoint Energy Programs

CenterPoint Energy offers commercial efficiency programs:

• Equipment rebates
• Custom project incentives
• Energy assessments
• Technical assistance

Visit CenterPoint Energy Business for current programs.

Efficiency Priorities

Evansville businesses benefit from:

• HVAC system optimization
• Building envelope improvements
• Process heating efficiency
• Equipment modernization

Get Your Free Evansville Analysis

Natural Gas Advisors helps Evansville and southwestern Indiana businesses optimize natural gas costs:

1. Bill Analysis: Review your current CenterPoint Energy bills
2. Supplier Comparison: Compare Choice Gas suppliers
3. Contract Review: Evaluate terms and opportunities
4. Negotiation Support: Secure competitive rates
5. Ongoing Management: Monitor renewals and market

No cost to businesses—suppliers compensate us directly.

Whether you're a manufacturer, a healthcare system, a logistics operation, or any Evansville business, Indiana's Choice Gas Program offers savings opportunities.

Evansville has been the tri-state's commercial center for generations. Apply that regional leadership to your energy procurement. Contact Natural Gas Advisors today for your complimentary southwestern Indiana energy analysis.