Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,965 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.35 | $82.51 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.70 | $120.01 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.05 | $157.51 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.40 | $195.02 |
*Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service (effective 2013-07-01, $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.
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service | 2013-07-01 | $45.00 | 7.50¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Time of Day RI-TODtime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $28.00 | 6.1¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 18.2¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Single Phase Residential Service | 2013-07-01 | $28.00 | 9.02¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service | 2012-01-01 | $45.00 | 7.17¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Service | 2012-01-01 | $26.00 | 9.01¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.97¢ first 15,000 kWh, 8.91¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (12.34¢ → 14.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op 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 Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 105 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 105 | 25 | 1,994 | 2025-10-18 |
| Allen | 105 | 45 | 4,960 | 2025-09-04 |
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op service area
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Indiana and 14 ZIP codes.
Adams, Allen
Cities: Fort Wayne, Decatur, Berne, Harlan, Woodburn, Monroeville, Geneva
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,965 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 9.36¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.30¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,245,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 110,255 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 14599 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢ 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 13% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op home uses 1,153 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op have?
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op serves 3,965 residential customers and 4,181 customers in total in Indiana, across 2 counties.
Does Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Single Phase Residential Time of Day RI-TOD. 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 Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op before making decisions.