City of Covington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Indiana
City of Covington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,670 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Covington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.65 | $26.88 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.30 | $48.18 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.95 | $67.28 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.60 | $86.28 |
*Residential (effective nan), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Covington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | — | 10.60¢ first 20 kWh, 9.10¢ first 40 kWh, 5.90¢ first 200 kWh, 4.50¢ first 500 kWh, 4.40¢ first 700 kWh, 4.30¢ first 900 kWh, 3.90¢ first 1,100 kWh, 3.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Covington rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (11.18¢ → 13.73¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Covington doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Covington's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | 531 | 40 | 1,449 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Covington service area
City of Covington serves Fountain County in Indiana.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Covington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,473,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,301 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4429 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Covington's electricity rate?
City of Covington residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 15% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Covington electric bill?
About $181 a month. The average City of Covington home uses 1,263 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does City of Covington have?
City of Covington serves 1,670 residential customers in Indiana, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Covington before making decisions.