Dubois Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · MISO
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 13,484 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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.
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Dubois Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.60 | $84.34 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.20 | $133.28 |
| 1,500 kWh | $217.80 | $182.22 |
| 2,000 kWh | $290.40 | $231.16 |
*Residential (Three Phase) (effective 2014-05-21, $30.00/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.
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (Three Phase) | 2014-05-21 | $30.00 | 10.87¢ first 500 kWh, 9.79¢ first 3,000 kWh, 9.42¢ after |
| Residential (Single Phase) | 2014-05-21 | $20.00 | 10.87¢ first 500 kWh, 9.79¢ first 3,000 kWh, 9.42¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (12.20¢ → 13.92¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Dubois Rural Electric Co-op | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 197 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.29 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 33 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 78 | 125 | 121 |
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 Dubois Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 819 | 53 | 1,996 | 2025-11-20 |
| Orange | 323 | 23 | 2,865 | 2025-03-15 |
| Crawford | 281 | 24 | 750 | 2025-09-04 |
| Martin | 173 | 8 | 1,364 | 2025-03-15 |
| Perry | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2025-01-27 |
| Dubois | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2025-06-21 |
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op service area
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Indiana and 28 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike
Cities: Jasper, Washington, Huntingburg, Paoli, Loogootee, Ferdinand, French Lick, Dale
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 13,481 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 43 |
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.17¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $37,989,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 307,775 MWh |
| Peak demand | 76 MW summer · 62 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5394 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dubois Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.52¢ 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 14% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Dubois Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Dubois Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,081 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does Dubois Rural Electric Co-op have?
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op serves 13,484 residential customers and 14,574 customers in total in Indiana, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Dubois Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Dubois Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 17 min (SAIDI) over 1.29 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 78 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Dubois Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Dubois Rural Electric Co-op had 43 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Dubois Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.