Western Indiana Energy REMC electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · MISO
Western Indiana Energy REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 15,012 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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Western Indiana Energy REMC bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $230.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $307.60 |
Western Indiana Energy REMC rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (11.63¢ → 14.73¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Western Indiana Energy REMC | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 408 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.31 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 287 | 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 Western Indiana Energy REMC's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posey | 977 | 56 | 3,067 | 2025-01-06 |
| Pike | 819 | 53 | 1,996 | 2025-11-20 |
| Clay | 506 | 43 | 3,015 | 2025-06-18 |
| Greene | 458 | 61 | 5,023 | 2025-05-17 |
| Gibson | 286 | 48 | 4,357 | 2025-03-15 |
| Vigo | 286 | 41 | 8,629 | 2025-06-18 |
| Sullivan | 200 | 36 | 1,564 | 2025-06-29 |
| Knox | 143 | 32 | 1,866 | 2025-11-24 |
Western Indiana Energy REMC service area
Western Indiana Energy REMC serves 8 counties in Indiana and 45 ZIP codes.
Clay, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Pike, Posey, Sullivan, Vigo
Cities: Terre Haute, Vincennes, Jasper, Washington, Princeton, Linton, Sullivan, Bicknell, Oakland City, Petersburg, West Terre Haute, Jasonville, Owensville, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Poseyville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 15,012 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 57 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 17 |
Western Indiana Energy REMC at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.95¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.75¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $77,511,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 622,646 MWh |
| Peak demand | 135 MW summer · 134 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.4% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 25295 |
| Website | www.hepn.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Indiana Energy REMC's electricity rate?
Western Indiana Energy REMC residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢ 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 9% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Western Indiana Energy REMC electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average Western Indiana Energy REMC home uses 1,231 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $154.
How many customers does Western Indiana Energy REMC have?
Western Indiana Energy REMC serves 15,012 residential customers and 17,463 customers in total in Indiana, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Western Indiana Energy REMC?
In 2025, the average Western Indiana Energy REMC customer was without power for 6 hr 48 min (SAIDI) over 2.31 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 47 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Western Indiana Energy REMC offer net metering for solar?
Western Indiana Energy REMC had 57 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.6 MW of capacity and 17 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 Western Indiana Energy REMC before making decisions.