Electricity rates in Portage, IN
Portage (36,738 people, Porter County) is served by Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.. Homes on Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. pay about 23.52¢/kWh, 39% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Portage
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
Power outages in Porter County right now
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Outage history in Porter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 765 | 1,013 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 66,462 (79.1%) | 18,163 (21.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (765 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Haven 23.5¢
- Lake Station 23.5¢
- Ogden Dunes 23.5¢
- Burns Harbor 23.5¢
- Hobart 23.5¢
- New Chicago 23.5¢
- Porter 23.5¢
- Chesterton 23.5¢
- Shorewood Forest 23.5¢
- Gary 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46368
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portage?
Most homes in Portage get power from Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., where residential customers pay an average of 23.52¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Portage?
About $158 a month, based on 672 kWh a month (the average for Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. customers) at 23.52¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Portage, IN?
Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. serves Portage.
How often does the power go out in Portage?
In 2025, customers in Porter County averaged 16 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 18,163 customers (21.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.