Orange County Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana
Orange County Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,345 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% 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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Orange County Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.30 | $83.19 |
| 1,000 kWh | $168.60 | $140.38 |
| 1,500 kWh | $252.90 | $197.57 |
| 2,000 kWh | $337.20 | $254.76 |
*Rate 101- 2012 Rate Schedule for Standard Service (effective 2014-07-01, $26.00/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.
Orange County Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 101- 2012 Rate Schedule for Standard Service | 2014-07-01 | $26.00 | 11.44¢ |
| Rate 104 and 106 Rate Schedule for Electric Thermal Storage (ETS)time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $5.40 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Orange County Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (13.81¢ → 16.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Orange County Rural E M C 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 Orange County Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 528 | 48 | 5,016 | 2025-03-15 |
| Orange | 323 | 23 | 2,865 | 2025-03-15 |
| Crawford | 281 | 24 | 750 | 2025-09-04 |
| Washington | 263 | 26 | 3,533 | 2025-12-16 |
| Martin | 173 | 8 | 1,364 | 2025-03-15 |
Orange County Rural E M C service area
Orange County Rural E M C serves 5 counties in Indiana and 1 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Washington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 476 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Orange County Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,322,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 119,605 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14160 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Orange County Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Orange County Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 16.86¢ 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 0% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Orange County Rural E M C electric bill?
About $201 a month. The average Orange County Rural E M C home uses 1,194 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does Orange County Rural E M C have?
Orange County Rural E M C serves 8,345 residential customers in Indiana, across 5 counties.
Does Orange County Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate 104 and 106 Rate Schedule for Electric Thermal Storage (ETS). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Orange County Rural E M C before making decisions.