Setting up utilities in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne, electricity depends on your address, NIPSCO delivers gas, Fort Wayne City Utilities runs water, sewer depends on your address, and Fort Wayne Solid Waste Management handles trash pickup.
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Who to call for each service in Fort Wayne, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Indiana Michigan Power
Indiana Michigan Power makes and delivers energy in 30 counties.
Most of Fort Wayne
To start: Create a new account online, and be ready to provide a security deposit.
Northeastern REMC
NREMC provides power to homes and businesses across six counties.
Southwest and far north; check with Northeastern REMC
To start: Apply online, lift any credit freeze first, and be prepared for a possible deposit.
Heartland REMC
Heartland REMC serves parts of nine counties, including Allen.
A few homes in the southwest; check with Heartland
To start: Call or visit an office; a credit check sets any deposit, which is collected before connection.
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative
Paulding Putnam serves members in Ohio and two Indiana counties.
A small area on the southeast edge; check with Paulding-Putnam
Gas
NIPSCO
NIPSCO serves natural gas customers across the northern third of Indiana.
To start: Start service online with the primary account holder’s SSN or TIN and date of birth.
Water
Fort Wayne City Utilities
Fort Wayne City Utilities delivers water and wastewater services.
To start: Fill out the online new service form with your Social Security number and date of birth.
Sewer
Depends on your address
Fort Wayne City Utilities
Fort Wayne City Utilities delivers water and wastewater services.
Most of Fort Wayne
To start: Fill out the online new service form with your Social Security number and date of birth.
Aqua Indiana
Aqua Indiana provides wastewater services to its customers.
Parts of southwest Fort Wayne
To start: Press Get Started on its Start/Stop Service page to start service online.
Trash & recycling
Fort Wayne Solid Waste Management
The City collects garbage once a week in each residential neighborhood.
The City provides one garbage cart per household, and it stays at the address when you move.
FAQ
Questions about moving to Fort Wayne
Sources: Indiana Michigan Power, Northeastern REMC, Heartland REMC, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, NIPSCO, Fort Wayne City Utilities, Aqua Indiana, Fort Wayne Solid Waste Management, EIA.
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