WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portage
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portage
January
$290highestFebruary
$120March
$117lowestApril
$119May
$132June
$130July
$137August
$136September
$128October
$134November
$120December
$131Carbon Emissions
901 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
850 kWh
Portage's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Portage's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 17%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Portage. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Portage. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Portage.
64%
Natural Gas
17%
Coal
14%
Nuclear
3%
Wind
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,078
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portage can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Portage. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 16¢ to 24¢ |
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