Northeastern Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · PJM
Northeastern Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 31,034 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.10¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 11% 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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Northeastern Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.50 | $40.77 |
| 1,000 kWh | $161.00 | $81.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $241.50 | $122.31 |
| 2,000 kWh | $322.00 | $163.08 |
*RIDER 10-2 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC THERMAL STORAGE SERVICE (effective 2015-01-01), 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.
Northeastern Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDER 10-2 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC THERMAL STORAGE SERVICE | 2015-01-01 | — | 8.15¢ |
| RIDER 10-8 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY STORAGEtime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | — | 8.2¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 16.7¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northeastern Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (12.06¢ → 15.43¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Northeastern Rural E M C | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 57 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.92 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 61 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 57 | 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 Northeastern Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko | 520 | 65 | 6,967 | 2025-06-18 |
| Allen | 105 | 45 | 4,960 | 2025-09-04 |
| Huntington | 88 | 19 | 2,336 | 2025-06-18 |
| Wabash | 85 | 22 | 895 | 2025-06-18 |
| Whitley | 75 | 30 | 4,696 | 2025-07-25 |
| Noble | 32 | 11 | 1,121 | 2025-03-12 |
Northeastern Rural E M C service area
Northeastern Rural E M C serves 6 counties in Indiana and 25 ZIP codes.
Allen, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, Wabash, Whitley
Cities: Fort Wayne, Huntington, Columbia City, North Manchester, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Albion, Churubusco, South Whitley, Roanoke, Tri-Lakes, Warren, Pierceton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 31,034 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 51 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 1,673 |
Northeastern Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.83¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 5.65¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $150,189,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,799,999 MWh |
| Peak demand | 332 MW summer · 315 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 1% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 20603 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northeastern Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Northeastern Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 16.10¢ 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 5% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northeastern Rural E M C electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average Northeastern Rural E M C home uses 1,026 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $161.
How many customers does Northeastern Rural E M C have?
Northeastern Rural E M C serves 31,034 residential customers and 33,173 customers in total in Indiana, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Northeastern Rural E M C?
In 2025, the average Northeastern Rural E M C customer was without power for 57 min (SAIDI) over 0.92 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 57 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Northeastern Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RIDER 10-8 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY STORAGE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Northeastern Rural E M C offer net metering for solar?
Northeastern Rural E M C had 51 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.7 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 Northeastern Rural E M C before making decisions.