EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-33608 and 333-61252 of Vectren Corporation on Form S-8, Post Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-33684 of Vectren Corporation
on Form S-8, and Registration Statement No. 333-31326 of Vectren Corporation on
Form S-3D of our report dated February 26, 2003 (which expresses an unqualified
opinion and includes explanatory paragraphs relating to the changes in the
method of accounting for goodwill described in Note 1G and financial derivative
instruments and hedging activities described in Note 16, and the restatement
described in Note 3), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Vectren
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002.




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Indianapolis, Indiana
March 13, 2003