Parke County Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana
Parke County Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,663 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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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Parke County Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.60 | $82.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $173.20 | $135.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $259.80 | $188.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $346.40 | $240.90 |
*Single Phase General Service Rate (Rate 1) (effective 2014-07-01, $29.50/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.
Parke County Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase General Service Rate (Rate 1) | 2014-07-01 | $29.50 | 10.57¢ |
| SINGLE PHASE TIME OF USE RATE (Rate 15, 16 Class 1)time-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $29.50 | 8.0¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 27.6¢ (4pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| SINGLE PHASE PREPAID RATE - Remote Disconnect (Rate 13, 14 Class 1) | 2014-07-01 | $32.00 | 10.57¢ |
| SINGLE PHASE PREPAID RATE (Rate 13, 14 Class 1) | 2014-07-01 | $29.50 | 10.57¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Parke County Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (13.71¢ → 16.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Parke County Rural E M C | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 624 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.94 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 6 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 624 | 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 Parke County Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | 531 | 40 | 1,449 | 2025-03-15 |
| Clay | 506 | 43 | 3,015 | 2025-06-18 |
| Putnam | 288 | 29 | 6,808 | 2025-06-18 |
| Vigo | 286 | 41 | 8,629 | 2025-06-18 |
| Montgomery | 101 | 23 | 2,893 | 2025-03-15 |
| Parke | 72 | 11 | 417 | 2025-03-10 |
Parke County Rural E M C service area
Parke County Rural E M C serves 6 counties in Indiana and 2 ZIP codes.
Clay, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Vigo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 13 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Parke County Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,100,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 187,347 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14471 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Parke County Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Parke County Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 17.32¢ 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 2% above the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Parke County Rural E M C electric bill?
About $214 a month. The average Parke County Rural E M C home uses 1,233 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Parke County Rural E M C have?
Parke County Rural E M C serves 12,663 residential customers in Indiana, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Parke County Rural E M C?
In 2019, the average Parke County Rural E M C customer was without power for 10 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 4.94 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 10 hr 24 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Parke County Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including SINGLE PHASE TIME OF USE RATE (Rate 15, 16 Class 1). 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 Parke County Rural E M C before making decisions.