Utility Providers in Canaan, Indiana

Canaan is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Canaan vs. US average

Electricity
14.9¢/kWh
↓ 10% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$9.50/Mcf
↓ 34% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Canaan-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Canaan

Electricity$100-$149 (14.3¢–15.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Canaan heats its homes

49%
51%

49% electricity · 51% other fuels

Electric rates in Canaan

Residential rates range from 14.3¢ to 15.4¢ per kWh.

Canaan
14.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Clark County Rural E M C - (IN), Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN), Southeastern Indiana R E M C.

This is 10% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Canaan

Canaan has moderate broadband coverage.

Southeastern Indiana REMC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Southeastern Indiana Rural Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 4 providers

Clark County Rural E M C - (IN)
Duke Energy Indiana, LLC
Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN)
Southeastern Indiana R E M C

Natural Gas 1 provider

CenterPoint Energy North

Water 7 providers

CANAAN UTILITIES
HANOVER COLLEGE
HANOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
KENT WATER COMPANY
MADISON STATE HOSPITAL
MADISON WATER DEPARTMENT
RYKERS RIDGE WATER COMPANY

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Southeastern Indiana Recycling District

Internet 4 providers

Southeastern Indiana REMC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Southeastern Indiana Rural Telephone Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Canaan, IN

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.