Electricity rates in Bristol, IN
Bristol (1,667 people, Elkhart County) is served by 3 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 Bristol
| 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 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 19.33¢ | $205 | 320 | — |
Power outages in Elkhart County right now
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Outage history in Elkhart County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 474 | 458 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,676 (19.3%) | 13,408 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (474 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Middlebury 23.5¢
- Dunlap 23.5¢
- Simonton Lake 17.0¢
- Elkhart 17.0¢
- Goshen 23.5¢
- Osceola 23.5¢
- New Paris 23.5¢
- Granger 17.0¢
- Wakarusa 23.5¢
- Mishawaka 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 46507
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bristol?
Most homes in Bristol 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 Bristol: Indiana Michigan Power Co. (17.02¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (19.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bristol?
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 Bristol, IN?
3 utilities serve Bristol's ZIP codes: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bristol?
In 2025, customers in Elkhart County averaged 7 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 13,408 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.