Electricity rates in South Bend, IN
South Bend (101,516 people, St. Joseph County) is served by 3 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 South Bend
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| City of Mishawaka | Municipal utility | 12.92¢ | $79 | 25K | — |
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
Power outages in St. Joseph County right now
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Outage history in St. Joseph County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 229 | 719 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,516 (5.8%) | 25,546 (26.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (229 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Notre Dame 17.0¢
- Gulivoire Park 17.0¢
- Mishawaka 12.9¢
- Granger 17.0¢
- Osceola 23.5¢
- New Carlisle 17.0¢
- North Liberty 23.5¢
- Elkhart 17.0¢
- Hudson Lake 17.0¢
- Simonton Lake 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 46601, 46613, 46614, 46615, 46616, 46617, 46619, 46624, 46626, 46628, 46634, 46635, 46637, 46660, 46680, 46699
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Bend?
Most homes in South Bend 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 South Bend: City of Mishawaka (12.92¢), Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. (23.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Bend?
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 South Bend, IN?
3 utilities serve South Bend's ZIP codes: Indiana Michigan Power Co., City of Mishawaka, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Bend?
In 2025, customers in St. Joseph County averaged 11 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 25,546 customers (26.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.