Electricity rates in Bright, IN
Bright (5,693 people, Dearborn County) is served by 3 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 Bright
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $197 | 26K | 346 |
| Whitewater Valley Rural EMC | Electric cooperative | 16.07¢ | $191 | 12K | 317 |
Power outages in Dearborn County right now
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Outage history in Dearborn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 185 | 266 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,787 (19.4%) | 4,641 (23.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-12 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (185 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hidden Valley 15.8¢
- Greendale 15.8¢
- Lawrenceburg 15.8¢
- Aurora 15.8¢
- Sunman 15.8¢
- Milan 15.8¢
- Brookville 15.8¢
- Dillsboro 15.8¢
- Rising Sun 16.3¢
- Batesville 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 47022, 47025, 47060
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bright?
Most homes in Bright 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 Bright: Southeastern Indiana R E M C (16.31¢), Whitewater Valley Rural EMC (16.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bright?
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 Bright, IN?
3 utilities serve Bright's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, Southeastern Indiana R E M C, Whitewater Valley Rural EMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bright?
In 2025, customers in Dearborn County averaged 4 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 4,641 customers (23.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.