Porter County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Porter County, Indiana Electricity Overview
With 2,321 megawatt generated from solar power and 173,215 citizens in Porter County, the county averages 0.01 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 35th out of 92 counties in Indiana.
Porter County is 27th out of 92 counties in the state for megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
The largest supplier in Porter County by megawatt hours sold is Northern Indiana Public Services Company.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Porter County is 9.21% lower than the nationwide average monthly residential bill.
Porter County produces 2,321 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Porter County 1569th highest producing county out of 3221 counties in the United States for total renewable electricity generation.
Porter County ranks 10th out of 92 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents using over 2,500,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,582,494 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,215,986 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,321 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,213,665 MWh
Production per Capita
7.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,625,580,409 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,384.76 kg
Portage, IN Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Portage is about 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.14 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Portage produces 48.54% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Northern Indiana Public Services Company has an estimated 4,908 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
Emissions in Portage average 6,995.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 692nd worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 265,313,315.52 kilograms, which is the 38th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Portage's top fuel type is Natural Gas, making up 100.00%, or 274,458 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portage
Portage residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Indiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Zips with electric coverage in Portage, Indiana include: 46385, 46368, 46342, 46304, 46403
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Valparaiso, IN Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Valparaiso is about 16.03 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.14 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Valparaiso average is 12.03% below at $114.23 per month.
Emissions in Valparaiso average 10,456.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 9th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 357,089,324.97 kilograms, which is the 30th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Valparaiso have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valparaiso
Valparaiso residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valparaiso, Indiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Kankakee Valley REMC | BUNDLED | 12.84 | 125.54 | 219,696 | 28,208,300 | |
Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Chesterton, IN Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Chesterton is about 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.14 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Chesterton average is 12.20% below at $114.01 per month.
Emissions in Chesterton average 10,456.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 9th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 148,906,593.57 kilograms, which is the 64th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Chesterton have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chesterton
Chesterton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chesterton, Indiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chesterton, Indiana include: 46385, 46368, 46304
Electricity Production in Porter County, Indiana
Power Plants in Porter County, Indiana
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Burns Harbor | IN | Other Gas | 939,207 | 605,977,134.4 | 645.2 | |||
Portside EnergyPortside Energy Corp (100.00%) | Portage | IN | Natural Gas | 274,458 | 61,236,227.64 | 223.12 | ||
Portage SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%) | Porter County | IN | Solar | 2,321 |
Porter County, Indiana Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Porter County averages 9,384.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 422nd worst in the US out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the county are 1,625,580,409.14 kilograms, which is the 11th worst total amount of emissions for any county in Indiana. The county has 3 power producing plants, which is 740th most in the country. Porter County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county produces 597,157.21 megawatt hours from this fuel type. Other Gas and Blast Furnace Gas make up the next highest amounts at 27.38% and 23.32%, respectively.
Providers In Each City in Porter County:
- Beverly Shores, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Burns Harbor, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Chesterton, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Dune Acres, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Hebron, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Kouts, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Ogden Dunes, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Portage, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Porter, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Town of Pines, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Valparaiso, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 98.06%
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 1.94%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Porter County, Indiana?
Porter County, Indiana has 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Porter County, Indiana?
The largest electricity company in Porter County, Indiana by megawatt hours sold is Northern Indiana Public Services Company.
What electricity companies offer service in Porter County, Indiana?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Northern Indiana Public Services Company | 61,151 |
2 | Kankakee Valley REMC | 5,219 |
How many electric companies offer service in Porter County, Indiana?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Porter County, Indiana.