Electricity rates in Charlestown, IN
Charlestown (8,088 people, Clark County) is served by 2 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 Charlestown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| Clark County Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.95¢ | $186 | 28K | 210 |
Power outages in Clark County right now
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Outage history in Clark County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 171 | 290 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 68 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,277 (11%) | 8,671 (15.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-08 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (171 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sellersburg 15.8¢
- Henryville 14.9¢
- Oak Park 15.8¢
- Clarksville 15.8¢
- Jeffersonville 15.8¢
- New Albany 15.8¢
- Galena 15.8¢
- Scottsburg 15.8¢
- New Pekin 14.9¢
- Hanover 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 47111
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlestown?
Most homes in Charlestown 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 Charlestown: Clark County Rural E M C (14.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charlestown?
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 Charlestown, IN?
2 utilities serve Charlestown's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, Clark County Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Charlestown?
In 2025, customers in Clark County averaged 4 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 68 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 8,671 customers (15.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.