Electricity rates in Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne (260,326 people, Allen County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 17.02¢/kWh, 0% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Wayne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| Northeastern Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 16.10¢ | $165 | 31K | 57 |
| Heartland REMC | Electric cooperative | 15.15¢ | $187 | 18K | — |
| Noble County R E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $149 | 11K | 135 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.67¢ | $169 | 3,965 | — |
Power outages in Allen County right now
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Outage history in Allen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 88 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,214 (4%) | 4,960 (3.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-09-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (88 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Huntertown 17.0¢
- New Haven 17.0¢
- Leo-Cedarville 17.0¢
- Grabill 17.0¢
- Harlan 17.0¢
- Churubusco 16.1¢
- Woodburn 17.0¢
- Garrett 23.5¢
- Auburn 23.5¢
- Roanoke 16.1¢
ZIP codes: 46801, 46802, 46803, 46804, 46805, 46806, 46807, 46808, 46809, 46814, 46815, 46816, 46818, 46819, 46825, 46835, 46845, 46850, 46851, 46852, 46853, 46854, 46855, 46856, 46857, 46858, 46859, 46860, 46861, 46862, 46863, 46864, 46865, 46866, 46867, 46868, 46869, 46885, 46895, 46896
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Wayne?
Most homes in Fort Wayne get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.02¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Wayne: Northeastern Rural E M C (16.10¢), Heartland REMC (15.15¢), Noble County R E M C (13.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Wayne?
About $145 a month, based on 853 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 17.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Wayne, IN?
5 utilities serve Fort Wayne's ZIP codes: Indiana Michigan Power Co., Northeastern Rural E M C, Heartland REMC, Noble County R E M C, Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Wayne?
In 2025, customers in Allen County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-04, when 4,960 customers (3.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.