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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Indianapolis

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.13Electric Rate
$0.80Gas Rate

Rising

Up 6% YoY; AES Indiana coal-to-clean transition costs

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Indianapolis Benchmarking & Transparency Ordinance

Expanding

Enacted 2021 requiring energy benchmarking for large buildings. Phased-in with voluntary period for non-city buildings.

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $500 per violation (after mandatory phase-in)

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

Indianapolis Benchmarking & Transparency Ordinance - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

AES Indiana

Electric

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CenterPoint Energy

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

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