South Central Indiana REMC electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · MISO
South Central Indiana REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 35,216 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.30¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% more 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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South Central Indiana REMC bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91.50 | $99.36 |
| 1,000 kWh | $183.00 | $154.71 |
| 1,500 kWh | $274.50 | $210.07 |
| 2,000 kWh | $366.00 | $265.42 |
*Residential & Farm Rate - RS (effective 2014-10-01, $44.00/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.
South Central Indiana REMC residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & Farm Rate - RS | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 11.07¢ |
| Residential & Farm Rate - RS - HPtime-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 13.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Off-Peak Rate - RS-TOU (optional rate)time-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 8.1¢ (12am–12pm, 10pm–12am) · 21.1¢ (12pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential & Farm Rate - RS - Energy Charge for ETS and Heat Storage Watertime-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 0.0¢ (7am–11pm) · 8.1¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential & Farm Rate - RS - SEA (optional rate)time-of-use | 2010-09-01 | — | 12.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Demand Reduction Rate - RS - DR | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 8.10¢ |
| Residential & Farm Rate - RS - ETS Energy Charge | 2014-10-01 | $44.00 | 11.75¢ |
| OPTIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY RIDER RATE. | 2010-06-01 | — | 1.00¢ first 1,000 kWh, 0.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
South Central Indiana REMC rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (15.62¢ → 17.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | South Central Indiana REMC | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,196 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.96 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 349 | 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 South Central Indiana REMC's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 60 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 2,165 | 95 | 6,187 | 2025-03-15 |
| Owen | 1,068 | 83 | 6,060 | 2025-06-18 |
| Morgan | 538 | 68 | 7,882 | 2025-06-18 |
| Clay | 506 | 43 | 3,015 | 2025-06-18 |
| Monroe | 356 | 52 | 12,654 | 2025-06-18 |
| Putnam | 288 | 29 | 6,808 | 2025-06-18 |
| Johnson | 89 | 20 | 3,032 | 2025-06-19 |
South Central Indiana REMC service area
South Central Indiana REMC serves 7 counties in Indiana and 37 ZIP codes.
Brown, Clay, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Putnam
Cities: Indianapolis, Bloomington, Greenwood, Columbus, Martinsville, Mooresville, Bargersville, Ellettsville, New Whiteland, Smithville-Sanders, Spencer, Cloverdale, Southport, Brooklyn, Monrovia, Princes Lakes, Trafalgar, Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, Nashville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 35,216 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 9 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 274 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 101 |
South Central Indiana REMC at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.32¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.67¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $101,302,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 616,552 MWh |
| Peak demand | 144 MW summer · 171 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12929 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Central Indiana REMC's electricity rate?
South Central Indiana REMC residential customers pay an average of 18.30¢ 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 8% above the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 2% above the U.S. average.
What is the average South Central Indiana REMC electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average South Central Indiana REMC home uses 1,133 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $183.
How many customers does South Central Indiana REMC have?
South Central Indiana REMC serves 35,216 residential customers and 35,833 customers in total in Indiana, across 7 counties.
How reliable is South Central Indiana REMC?
In 2025, the average South Central Indiana REMC customer was without power for 19 hr 56 min (SAIDI) over 3.96 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 49 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does South Central Indiana REMC offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential & Farm Rate - RS - HP. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does South Central Indiana REMC offer net metering for solar?
South Central Indiana REMC had 274 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.2 MW of capacity and 101 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 South Central Indiana REMC before making decisions.