City of Rensselaer electricity rates
Municipal utility · Indiana
City of Rensselaer is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,326 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Rensselaer bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.65 | $45.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.30 | $85.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $190.95 | $124.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.60 | $163.70 |
*Residential Service (effective 2010-08-09, $5.00/month customer charge), 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 Rensselaer residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2010-08-09 | $5.00 | 8.07¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Rensselaer rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (10.62¢ → 12.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer's counties, customers averaged 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 45 | 9 | 707 | 2025-04-25 |
City of Rensselaer service area
City of Rensselaer serves Jasper County in Indiana.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 86% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Rensselaer at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,017,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 98,545 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15860 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Rensselaer's electricity rate?
City of Rensselaer residential customers pay an average of 12.73¢ 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 25% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Rensselaer electric bill?
About $314 a month. The average City of Rensselaer home uses 2,469 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does City of Rensselaer have?
City of Rensselaer serves 3,326 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 Rensselaer before making decisions.