Porter County, IN: 2 Electric Providers

Porter County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Porter County, Indiana Electricity Overview

Natural gas makes up 45.33% of the electricity generation in Porter County, giving it a ranking of 348th out of 3230 counties in the US for total natural gas production.

Porter County consumes 89.73% more electricity than it generates.

Porter County is ranked as the 358th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with 2,446,177.41 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

The 1,286,272 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Porter County at 430th in the nation out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power generation.

Porter County is 1669th out of 3230 counties in the US for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.02 megawatt hours per person each year.

During the course of the previous 12 months, Porter County has seen a 18.29% drop in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,446,177 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.99 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,289,293 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,021 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,286,272 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.38 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,509,449,885 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,635.74 kg

Portage, IN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Portage is about 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.94 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Portage produces 50.70% 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 4,928 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

Emissions in Portage average 6,159.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 689th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 231,234,896.67 kilograms, which is the 40th 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 266,357 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
614th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Portage
68th$114.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Portage Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.85114.923,288,031.78586,757,716

Zips with electric coverage in Portage, Indiana include: 46385, 46368, 46342, 46304, 46403

Valparaiso, IN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Valparaiso is about 17.79 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.94 and 16.01 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 $137.21, while the Valparaiso average is 16.42% below at $114.68 per month.

Emissions in Valparaiso average 9,283.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 243rd worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 313,954,438.74 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
606th17.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valparaiso
152nd$114.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valparaiso Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valparaiso, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kankakee Valley REMCBUNDLED13.69133.9220,88330,241,200
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.85114.923,288,031.78586,757,716

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Chesterton, IN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Chesterton is about 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.94 and 16.01 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 $137.21, while the Chesterton average is 16.70% below at $114.3 per month.

Emissions in Chesterton average 9,283.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 243rd worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 130,381,138.14 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
614th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chesterton
68th$114.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chesterton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chesterton, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.85114.923,288,031.78586,757,716

Zips with electric coverage in Chesterton, Indiana include: 46385, 46368, 46304

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Electricity Production in Porter County, Indiana

Power Plants in Porter County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
ArcelorMittal Burns HarborCleveland Cliffs (30.27%)ArcelorMittal USA Inc (69.73%)
Burns Harbor IN Other Gas 1,019,915682,635,786.94669.31
Portside EnergyPortside Energy Corp (100.00%)
Portage IN Natural Gas 266,35759,427,677.54223.11
Portage SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%)
Porter County IN Solar 2,029
Wheeler CDP IN Solar 992

Porter County, Indiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Porter County averages 8,635.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 436th worst in the US out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the county are 1,509,449,884.89 kilograms, which is the 11th worst total amount of emissions for any county in Indiana. The county has 4 power producing plants, which is 672nd most in the country. Porter County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county produces 584,410.93 megawatt hours from this fuel type. Other Gas and Blast Furnace Gas make up the next highest amounts at 27.56% and 26.88%, respectively.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
45.33%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
Other Gas
Other Gas
27.56%
BLAST FURNACE GAS
Blast Furnace Gas
Blast Furnace Gas
Blast Furnace Gas
26.88%
SOLAR
Solar
0.23%

Porter County, Indiana Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Porter County providing electricity. Of those 2, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Residents of Indiana have decent net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Porter County who report energy loss data had an average of 6.80% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 4.25%, Porter County is the 86th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Porter County, Indiana

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 4 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Indiana Public Services Company61,404
2Kankakee Valley REMC5,264

How many electric companies offer service in Porter County, Indiana?

There are 2 electricity providers operating in Porter County, Indiana.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06