Electricity rates in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis (887,642 people, Hamilton County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on AES Indiana pay about 15.30¢/kWh, 10% less than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Indianapolis
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.30¢ | $144 | 470K | 295 |
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| NineStar Connect | Electric cooperative | 17.22¢ | $217 | 19K | 193 |
| Hendricks County Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.27¢ | $173 | 39K | 169 |
| RushShelby Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.07¢ | $206 | 15K | 543 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| South Central Indiana REMC | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $207 | 35K | 1,196 |
| Johnson County Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $157 | 29K | 122 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 105 | 191 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,791 (11.2%) | 13,369 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (105 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Beech Grove 15.3¢
- Warren Park 15.3¢
- Speedway 15.3¢
- Broad Ripple 15.3¢
- Southport 15.3¢
- Meridian Hills 15.3¢
- Lawrence 15.3¢
- Clermont 15.3¢
- Cumberland 15.3¢
- Greenwood 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 46201, 46202, 46203, 46204, 46205, 46206, 46207, 46208, 46209, 46211, 46213, 46214, 46216, 46217, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46225, 46226, 46227, 46228, 46229, 46230, 46231, 46234, 46235, 46236, 46237, 46239, 46240, 46241, 46242, 46244, 46247, 46249, 46250, 46251
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Indianapolis?
Most homes in Indianapolis get power from AES Indiana, where residential customers pay an average of 15.30¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Indianapolis: Duke Energy Indiana (15.79¢), NineStar Connect (17.22¢), Hendricks County Rural E M C (14.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Indianapolis?
About $144 a month, based on 941 kWh a month (the average for AES Indiana customers) at 15.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Indianapolis, IN?
8 utilities serve Indianapolis's ZIP codes: AES Indiana, Duke Energy Indiana, NineStar Connect, Hendricks County Rural E M C, RushShelby Energy, Indiana Michigan Power Co., South Central Indiana REMC, Johnson County Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Indianapolis?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 3 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 13,369 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.