Electricity rates in Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso (32,626 people, Porter County) is served by 2 electric utilities. 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 Valparaiso
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $152 | 19K | 415 |
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
- Aberdeen 23.5¢
- Shorewood Forest 23.5¢
- South Haven 23.5¢
- Wanatah 23.5¢
- Lakes of the Four Seasons 23.5¢
- Portage 23.5¢
- Chesterton 23.5¢
- Westville 23.5¢
- Porter 23.5¢
- Hobart 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46383, 46384, 46385
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Valparaiso?
Most homes in Valparaiso 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Valparaiso: Kankakee Valley Rural E M C (15.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Valparaiso?
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 Valparaiso, IN?
2 utilities serve Valparaiso's ZIP codes: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Kankakee Valley Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Valparaiso?
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.