Utilities

County assets include plentiful, cost-effective access to utilities

Electricity is provided by Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy which includes: Harrison County REMC, Jackson County REMC, and Orange County REMC depending on the specific location of the facility. Rates for industrial applications are lower than other states in the Midwest and significantly below the national average.

Washington County is served by Midwest Natural Gas. Commercial rates have historically been lower than the national average, and this gap has widened in recent years, making the Region’s rates relatively more favorable.

Indiana has deregulated telecommunications in order to foster competitiveness among providers. At least three providers service Washington County, offering a broad range of fiber optic and other telecommunications services.

Three main providers offer water service to multiple areas within the county: East Washington Rural Water, Posey Township Water Corp, and Salem Water Works. Remaining communities are served by other water utilities or local municipal water.