Hendricks County Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · MISO
Hendricks County Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 38,554 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.27¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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Hendricks County Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.35 | $88.68 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.70 | $132.37 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.05 | $176.06 |
| 2,000 kWh | $285.40 | $219.74 |
*RES 2- Single-Phase General Service to use (over 3,000kWh/month) for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings (effective 2014-02-01, $45.00/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.
Hendricks County Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES 2- Single-Phase General Service to use (over 3,000kWh/month) for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings | 2014-02-01 | $45.00 | 8.74¢ |
| EWT- Single-Phase Green Power Service for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings.time-of-use | 2018-06-30 | $34.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 11.5¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2018-06-30 | $34.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–5am, 11pm–12am) · 10.6¢ (5am–5pm, 8pm–11pm) · 21.1¢ (5pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| TOU 3- Single-Phase General Service of Time of Use for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings.time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $33.17 | 6.1¢ (12am–5pm, 8pm–12am) · 37.0¢ (5pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| TOU 6- Single-Phase General Service for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings.time-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $33.17 | 6.1¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 21.5¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| NET METERING- Residential consumers with an RGS on their premises with a nameplate rating of 10 KW or less. | nan | $33.17 | 5.87¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hendricks County Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (12.28¢ → 13.68¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Hendricks County Rural E M C | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 169 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.40 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 1 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 47 | 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 Hendricks County Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 538 | 68 | 7,882 | 2025-06-18 |
| Putnam | 288 | 29 | 6,808 | 2025-06-18 |
| Hendricks | 220 | 44 | 13,169 | 2025-04-03 |
| Montgomery | 101 | 23 | 2,893 | 2025-03-15 |
Hendricks County Rural E M C service area
Hendricks County Rural E M C serves 4 counties in Indiana and 30 ZIP codes.
Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan, Putnam
Cities: Indianapolis, Plainfield, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Fairfield Heights, Avon, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Martinsville, Greencastle, Mooresville, Danville, Pittsboro, Heritage Lake, Cloverdale, Monrovia, Clermont
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 38,554 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 38,554 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 110 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 46 |
Hendricks County Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.29¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.84¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $115,174,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 931,843 MWh |
| Peak demand | 193 MW summer · 188 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8447 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hendricks County Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Hendricks County Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 14.27¢ 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 16% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hendricks County Rural E M C electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Hendricks County Rural E M C home uses 1,211 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does Hendricks County Rural E M C have?
Hendricks County Rural E M C serves 38,554 residential customers and 39,621 customers in total in Indiana, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Hendricks County Rural E M C?
In 2025, the average Hendricks County Rural E M C customer was without power for 2 hr 49 min (SAIDI) over 1.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 47 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Hendricks County Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including EWT- Single-Phase Green Power Service for residential, farm, commercial and public buildings.. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Hendricks County Rural E M C offer net metering for solar?
Hendricks County Rural E M C had 110 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.0 MW of capacity and 46 solar-paired batteries. 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 Hendricks County Rural E M C before making decisions.