Generator installation cost in Indiana
A natural gas 22 kW whole house generator costs about $11,169 to $16,069 after installation in Indiana. Here, electricians earn $34.05 an hour, which is 1% under the US average of $34.37. That rate drives the price line for electrician work, between $3,000 and $5,500.
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Installed price in Indiana by size
Indiana prices and fuel at half load. Generac fuel tables list burn rates for every model. At 18 kW and 24 kW, and at 26 kW, the rating per hour is no more than the next size down, so hourly fuel doesn't climb in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $8,419 to $13,319 | $1.91/h | $8,719 to $13,819 | $2.54/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,749 to $14,649 | $3.68/h | $10,049 to $15,149 | $4.74/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,569 to $15,469 | $3.19/h | $10,869 to $15,969 | $4.45/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $11,169 to $16,069 | $3.85/h | $11,469 to $16,569 | $6.62/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,589 to $16,489 | $3.83/h | $11,889 to $16,989 | $6.62/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $12,019 to $16,919 | $3.55/h | $12,319 to $17,419 | $5.39/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
What's included in the 22 kW price in Indiana
Labor pay here is $34.05 an hour, placing it 24th of 51 and equal to US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | The 22 kW bundle's Generac list price, with the switch excluded |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference between Generac's prices with and without the switch |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,000 to $5,500 | $3,000 to $5,500 | published install ranges, tied to the Indiana hourly wage of $34.05 (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $500 to $2,000 | $800 to $2,500 | Gas line connected to the meter; propane line connected to the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $11,169 to $16,069 | $11,469 to $16,569 | propane leaves out the tank |
Fuel prices in Indiana
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $18.88 per 1,000 ft³ | $3.85 | $277 |
| Propane | $2.62 a gallon | $6.62 | $477 (182 gal) |
Gas costs less in Indiana. A 22 kW generator at half load uses $3.85 an hour, compared with $6.62 for propane. Residential gas ranks 21st cheapest among 51 here.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Indiana price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $523 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,047 |
Power outages in Indiana
In 2025, Indiana customers lost power for an average of 379 minutes. That was longer than the US figure of 269 and ranked 12th highest among 51. Major storms caused 68% of that time; on ordinary days, outages lasted 121 minutes. The worst of the last ten years came in 2023, with 467 minutes. Averaged across ten years, the figure is 308 minutes, so 2025 came in 71 minutes above that.
Each year since 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 379 | 12th | 121 |
| 2024 | 310 | 25th | 123 |
| 2023 | 467 | 14th | 111 |
| 2022 | 277 | 23rd | 140 |
| 2021 | 303 | 21st | 137 |
| 2020 | 294 | 25th | 128 |
| 2019 | 267 | 18th | 148 |
| 2018 | 302 | 21st | 146 |
| 2017 | 224 | 28th | 135 |
| 2016 | 254 | 16th | 129 |
Indiana utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | 919,154 | 267 | 1.26 | 212 |
| AES Indiana | 540,000 | 295 | 1.22 | 242 |
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co | 494,852 | 532 | 1.32 | 403 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 485,658 | 283 | 0.97 | 292 |
| Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co | 156,503 | 949 | 1.59 | 597 |
In 2025, Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co customers lost power for 949 minutes, compared with 267 minutes for Duke Energy Indiana, LLC. The ratio of 3.6 to one means your street's utility counts for more than the 379 minute figure for the whole state. Across all utilities, the customer-weighted average was 1.38 power losses per year. That's more often than the 1.35 average across the US. An average Duke Energy Indiana, LLC outage lasted 212 minutes, about 3.5 hours. Running a 22 kW unit at half load for that time uses $13.59 of gas.
Major FEMA disasters in Indiana since 2016
There were 3 floods and 1 severe storm, for 4 major disaster declarations in all. The latest was in August 2026, and COVID-19 isn't included. Set your generator pad above the local flood level because of the 3 flood declarations. The permit office can give you the level for your lot.
The most frequently named places were Lake County (3), Morgan County (3), Warren County (3), Benton County (2), Brown County (2), Carroll County (2), Clark County (2), Crawford County (2).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4933 |
| July 2025 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4882 |
| April 2023 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes | DR-4704 |
| May 2018 | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-4363 |
Indiana and neighboring states
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $11,169 to $16,069 | $34.05 | 379 |
| Illinois | $12,169 to $18,269 | $44.34 | 146 |
| Kentucky | $10,669 to $14,969 | $29.52 | 396 |
| Michigan | $11,269 to $16,369 | $35.5 | 609 |
| Ohio | $11,069 to $15,769 | $33.09 | 206 |
Of the 4 neighbors, 2 install for less. Kentucky has the lowest cost at $10,669, while Illinois has the highest at $12,169. Outage times vary more than prices do. Michigan recorded 609 minutes in 2025, while Indiana's total was 379.
Data comes from EIA outage data, EIA-861, FEMA, EIA propane data dated October 26, 2026, EIA gas data for March to August 2026, and BLS wages (May 2025). Every state.