Porter County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Porter County, Indiana Electricity Overview
At $117.71, the Porter County average monthly residential electricity expense is 14.72% lower than the nationwide average bill.
When calculating by customer count, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in Porter County.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Porter County had a 8.73% drop throughout the preceding 12 months.
Porter County released 1,574,566,792.88 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 10th worst polluting county in the state.
Porter County is the 10th most populated county in the state, with 174,791 residents residing within the county's borders.
Porter County citizens are accountable for 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,464,971 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,574,566,793 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,008.28 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Portage
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Portage Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
19.52¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 4.09% higher than April last year
- 27.31% higher than the Indiana average
- 15.44% higher than the US average
- 694th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 26,705th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 646 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.85¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 0.19% lower than April last year
- 23.2% higher than the Indiana average
- 10.73% higher than the US average
- 694th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 24,551st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,151 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$95.44 per month
- 6.66% lower than last month
- 2.43% higher than April last year
- 12.64% lower than the Indiana average
- 15.35% lower than the US average
- 154th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank has increased by 264 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 8,281st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 360 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$113.01 per month
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 4.68% lower than April last year
- 13.25% lower than the Indiana average
- 16.95% lower than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since April last year
- 6,835th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 301 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,438 since April last year
Portage, IN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Portage is about 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 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 $138.02, while the Portage average is 18.12% below at $113.01 per month.
Emissions in Portage average 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 6th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 338,170,943.61 kilograms, which is the 25th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Portage have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portage
Portage residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.75 | 113 | 3,259,778.8 | 578,529,883 |
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 17.77 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 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 $138.02, while the Valparaiso average is 17.93% below at $113.28 per month.
Emissions in Valparaiso average 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 268th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 304,660,130.87 kilograms, which is the 31st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Valparaiso have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valparaiso
Valparaiso residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valparaiso, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley REMC | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 126.95 | 198,583.46 | 27,139,762.59 | |
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.75 | 113 | 3,259,778.8 | 578,529,883 |
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Chesterton, IN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Chesterton is about 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Indiana and the nationwide average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 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 $138.02, while the Chesterton average is 18.12% below at $113.01 per month.
Emissions in Chesterton average 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 6th worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 126,521,334.66 kilograms, which is the 63rd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Chesterton have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chesterton
Chesterton residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chesterton, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.75 | 113 | 3,259,778.8 | 578,529,883 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chesterton, Indiana include: 46385, 46368, 46304
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Porter County, Indiana?
Porter County, Indiana has 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Porter County, Indiana?
By total revenue, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity provider in Porter County, Indiana.
Which electricity companies offer service in Porter County, Indiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Indiana Public Services Company | 61,566 |
| 2 | Kankakee Valley REMC | 4,991 |
