Electricity rates in Auburn, IN
Auburn (12,979 people, DeKalb County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. pay about 23.52¢/kWh, 39% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Auburn
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| Noble County R E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $149 | 11K | 135 |
| City of Auburn | Municipal utility | 7.86¢ | $65 | 6,826 | 14 |
Power outages in DeKalb County right now
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Outage history in DeKalb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 42 | 87 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,793 (5.9%) | 1,896 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-13 | 2025-10-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (42 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Garrett 23.5¢
- Waterloo 23.5¢
- Avilla 23.5¢
- Butler 17.0¢
- Leo-Cedarville 17.0¢
- Huntertown 17.0¢
- Grabill 17.0¢
- Kendallville 23.5¢
- Hamilton 23.5¢
- Harlan 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 46706
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Auburn?
Most homes in Auburn get power from Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., where residential customers pay an average of 23.52¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Auburn: Indiana Michigan Power Co. (17.02¢), Noble County R E M C (13.94¢), City of Auburn (7.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Auburn?
About $158 a month, based on 672 kWh a month (the average for Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. customers) at 23.52¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Auburn, IN?
4 utilities serve Auburn's ZIP codes: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co., Noble County R E M C, City of Auburn. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Auburn?
In 2025, customers in DeKalb County averaged 87 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-28, when 1,896 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.