Tipton Municipal Electric Util electricity rates
Municipal utility · Indiana
Tipton Municipal Electric Util is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,321 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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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Tipton Municipal Electric Util bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.80 | $35.82 |
| 1,000 kWh | $119.60 | $65.64 |
| 1,500 kWh | $179.40 | $93.17 |
| 2,000 kWh | $239.20 | $120.70 |
*Rate A- Residential Electric Service (effective 2004-08-13, $2.19/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.
Tipton Municipal Electric Util residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate A- Residential Electric Service | 2004-08-13 | $2.19 | 7.41¢ first 200 kWh, 6.27¢ first 800 kWh, 5.51¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tipton Municipal Electric Util rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (10.02¢ → 11.46¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Tipton Municipal Electric Util 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 Tipton Municipal Electric Util's counties, customers averaged 76 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 76 | 22 | 591 | 2025-06-05 |
Tipton Municipal Electric Util service area
Tipton Municipal Electric Util serves Tipton County in Indiana.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Tipton Municipal Electric Util at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,438,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 117,289 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 18942 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tipton Municipal Electric Util's electricity rate?
Tipton Municipal Electric Util residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢ 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 29% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tipton Municipal Electric Util electric bill?
About $270 a month. The average Tipton Municipal Electric Util home uses 2,262 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $120.
How many customers does Tipton Municipal Electric Util have?
Tipton Municipal Electric Util serves 4,321 residential customers in Indiana, across 1 county.
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 Tipton Municipal Electric Util before making decisions.