Electricity rates in Bloomington, IN
Bloomington (84,067 people, Monroe County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Indiana pay about 15.79¢/kWh, 7% less than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Bloomington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| South Central Indiana REMC | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $207 | 35K | 1,196 |
| Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC | Electric cooperative | 16.35¢ | $184 | 19K | 763 |
| AES Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.30¢ | $144 | 470K | 295 |
| Jackson County Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 15.03¢ | $202 | 24K | 476 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,551 | 356 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 49,646 (65.8%) | 12,654 (16.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,551 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ellettsville 15.8¢
- Smithville-Sanders 15.8¢
- Nashville 15.8¢
- Spencer 15.8¢
- Oolitic 15.8¢
- Martinsville 15.8¢
- Bedford 15.8¢
- Cordry Sweetwater Lakes 18.3¢
- Bloomfield 15.8¢
- Worthington 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404, 47405, 47406, 47407, 47408
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bloomington?
Most homes in Bloomington get power from Duke Energy Indiana, where residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bloomington: South Central Indiana REMC (18.30¢), Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC (16.35¢), AES Indiana (15.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bloomington?
About $157 a month, based on 992 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Indiana customers) at 15.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bloomington, IN?
5 utilities serve Bloomington's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, South Central Indiana REMC, Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC, AES Indiana, Jackson County Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bloomington?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 5 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 12,654 customers (16.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.