Electricity rates in Portland, IN
Portland (6,186 people, Jay County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 17.02¢/kWh, 0% more than the Indiana average.
What things cost to run in Portland
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Portland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| Jay County Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 11.51¢ | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Jay County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Jay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 92 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,614 (17%) | 962 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Redkey 17.0¢
- Geneva 17.0¢
- Berne 17.0¢
- Albany 17.0¢
- Montpelier 17.0¢
- Winchester 16.1¢
- Union City 16.1¢
- Farmland 17.0¢
- Hartford City 17.0¢
- Eaton 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 47371
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portland?
Most homes in Portland get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.02¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Portland: Jay County Rural E M C (11.51¢).
What is the average electric bill in Portland?
About $145 a month, based on 853 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 17.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Portland, IN?
2 utilities serve Portland's ZIP codes: Indiana Michigan Power Co., Jay County Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Portland?
In 2025, customers in Jay County averaged 92 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 962 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.