Kankakee Valley Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 19,027 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.36¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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Kankakee Valley Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.80 | $120.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.60 | $165.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $230.40 | $211.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $307.20 | $257.38 |
*Residential Electric Service- Manual Read Meters (effective 2012-05-01, $74.54/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.
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Service- Manual Read Meters | 2012-05-01 | $74.54 | 9.14¢ |
| Rate Schedule ATOU: Residential Time Of Usetime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 6.1¢ (12am–4pm, 7pm–12am) · 31.6¢ (4pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electric w/On Demand Electric Water Heater(Manually Read Meter) | 2012-05-01 | $74.50 | 20.13¢ |
| Envirowatt Residential Electric Service(Manually Read Meter) | 2012-05-01 | $74.50 | 10.04¢ |
| Rate Schedule A2: Residential Electric w/ On_Demand Electric Hot Water Heater | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 20.13¢ |
| RATE SCHEDULE A: RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 9.14¢ |
| Rate Schedule A3: Residential Pre-Paid | 2012-05-01 | $33.00 | 9.14¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand(Using Manually read meter)) | 2012-05-01 | $74.50 | 9.14¢ |
| Rate Schedule A1: Envirowatt Residential Electric Service Rate Schedule | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 10.04¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (12.79¢ → 14.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 415 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 6.50 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 64 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 401 | 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 Kankakee Valley Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1,324 | 131 | 3,754 | 2025-03-30 |
| Porter | 1,013 | 71 | 18,163 | 2025-05-16 |
| Starke | 853 | 66 | 5,377 | 2025-03-30 |
| LaPorte | 809 | 69 | 13,137 | 2025-05-16 |
| St Joseph | 719 | 37 | 25,546 | 2025-03-31 |
| Pulaski | 494 | 29 | 1,767 | 2025-03-31 |
| Lake | 482 | 59 | 52,758 | 2025-05-16 |
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C service area
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C serves 7 counties in Indiana and 26 ZIP codes.
LaPorte, Lake, Marshall, Porter, Pulaski, St Joseph, Starke
Cities: Valparaiso, Crown Point, La Porte, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Hebron, Knox, Shorewood Forest, Winamac, Walkerton, Kouts, North Liberty, Aberdeen, North Judson, Koontz Lake, Kingsford Heights, Culver, Bass Lake, Wanatah
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 19,027 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 19,027 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 48 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 23 |
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 18.40¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.27¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,759,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 305,762 MWh |
| Peak demand | 95 MW summer · 57 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9999 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kankakee Valley Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 15.36¢ 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 9% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Kankakee Valley Rural E M C electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average Kankakee Valley Rural E M C home uses 986 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $154.
How many customers does Kankakee Valley Rural E M C have?
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C serves 19,027 residential customers and 21,702 customers in total in Indiana, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Kankakee Valley Rural E M C?
In 2025, the average Kankakee Valley Rural E M C customer was without power for 6 hr 55 min (SAIDI) over 6.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 6 hr 41 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Kankakee Valley Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate Schedule ATOU: Residential Time Of Use. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Kankakee Valley Rural E M C offer net metering for solar?
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C had 48 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.5 MW of capacity and 23 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 Kankakee Valley Rural E M C before making decisions.