Electricity rates in New Castle, IN
New Castle (17,621 people, Henry 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 New Castle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| Whitewater Valley Rural EMC | Electric cooperative | 16.07¢ | $191 | 12K | 317 |
Power outages in Henry County right now
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Outage history in Henry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 224 | 123 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,498 (13.3%) | 2,116 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (224 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hagerstown 15.8¢
- Knightstown 15.8¢
- Middletown 15.8¢
- Cambridge City 15.8¢
- Daleville 17.0¢
- Chesterfield 13.2¢
- Yorktown 17.0¢
- Muncie 17.0¢
- Parker City 17.0¢
- Anderson 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 47362
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Castle?
Most homes in New Castle 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 New Castle: Whitewater Valley Rural EMC (16.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Castle?
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 New Castle, IN?
2 utilities serve New Castle's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, Whitewater Valley Rural EMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Castle?
In 2025, customers in Henry County averaged 2 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 2,116 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.