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LaPorte County, Indiana Electricity Overview

Unfortunately, over the past year, there has been a 11.68% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel types in LaPorte County.

LaPorte County is ranked as the 524th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States for electricity generation, producing 1,669,303.01 megawatt hours.

Non-renewable sources are used in the production of 99.00% of the megawatt hours produced in LaPorte County, ranking it 405th in the US out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

The use of natural gas in LaPorte County yields a total of 18,182.32 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 723rd in the nation out of 3230 counties.

On average, LaPorte County residents are responsible for 14,472.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the Indiana average pollution per capita is 8,958.91.

LaPorte County generates 0.15 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes LaPorte County the 1472nd highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the United States out of 3230 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,573,630 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,669,303 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    16,651 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,652,652 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,616,181,391 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    14,472.19 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within LaPorte County
Michigan City, IN Electricity
La Porte, IN Electricity
Westville, IN Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In LaPorte County Cities

Recent Energy News in Michigan City

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Coal

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Michigan City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

18.79¢ per kWh

  • 2.62% higher than last month
  • 5.17% lower than February last year
  • 27.43% higher than the Indiana average
  • 15.32% higher than the US average
  • 581st in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
  • 21,927th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,052 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 839 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

17.82¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 1.48% higher than February last year
  • 17.77% higher than the Indiana average
  • 5.18% higher than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,695th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 579 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,209 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$105.15 per month

  • 18.3% lower than last month
  • 2.54% lower than February last year
  • 15.43% lower than the Indiana average
  • 16.12% lower than the US average
  • 117th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 7,145th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 703 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 494 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$113.77 per month

  • 0.2% lower than last month
  • 2.82% lower than February last year
  • 8.99% lower than the Indiana average
  • 14.16% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 7,597th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 755 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 839 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.25¢ per kWh

  • 1.56% higher than last month
  • 9.4% lower than February last year
  • 29.84% higher than the Indiana average
  • 19.36% higher than the US average
  • 554th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since February last year
  • 21,864th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 275 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,515 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

15.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.88% lower than last month
  • 0.55% lower than February last year
  • 28.82% higher than the Indiana average
  • 12.12% higher than the US average
  • 558th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since February last year
  • 21,589th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,530 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$788.47 per month

  • 7.95% lower than last month
  • 5.61% lower than February last year
  • 25.79% higher than the Indiana average
  • 52.87% lower than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 22,322nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 625 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 876 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$821.67 per month

  • 0.47% lower than last month
  • 2% lower than February last year
  • 18.49% higher than the Indiana average
  • 49.97% lower than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21,156th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 531 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

6.73¢ per kWh

  • 7.47% higher than last month
  • 5.29% lower than February last year
  • 15.22% lower than the Indiana average
  • 31.72% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 7,207th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,289 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,351 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.52% lower than last month
  • 15.43% lower than February last year
  • 23.35% lower than the Indiana average
  • 40.84% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 2,103rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 523 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,993 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$17,878.61 per month

  • 0.8% higher than last month
  • 12.41% lower than February last year
  • 56.72% lower than the Indiana average
  • 41.68% lower than the US average
  • 239th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 17,047th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 832 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 722 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$18,167.27 per month

  • 1.15% lower than last month
  • 16.76% lower than February last year
  • 52.81% lower than the Indiana average
  • 46.71% lower than the US average
  • 237th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 16,280th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 678 since February last year

Michigan City Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

212,647 MWh

  • 11.62% higher than last month
  • 1,399.84% higher than February last year
  • 399.7% higher than the Indiana average
  • 818.42% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 99th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 214 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

128,217.69 MWh

  • 3.04% higher than last month
  • 7.02% higher than February last year
  • 236.51% higher than the Indiana average
  • 398.66% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 143rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 13 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

214,696,166.62 MWh

  • 7.21% higher than last month
  • 786.33% higher than February last year
  • 800.89% higher than the Indiana average
  • 2,123.31% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 151 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

133,043,177.92 MWh

  • 2.44% higher than last month
  • 4.6% higher than February last year
  • 485.41% higher than the Indiana average
  • 1,041.76% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 76th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

212,647 MWh

  • 12.05% higher than last month
  • 1,881.07% higher than February last year
  • 225.95% higher than the Indiana average
  • 426.12% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

126,554.13 MWh

  • 3.55% higher than last month
  • 7.38% higher than February last year
  • 130.61% higher than the Indiana average
  • 159.16% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

214,696,166.62 MWh

  • 7.44% higher than last month
  • 942.49% higher than February last year
  • 227.12% higher than the Indiana average
  • 434% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 23 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

131,286,365.4 MWh

  • 2.74% higher than last month
  • 4.28% higher than February last year
  • 131.18% higher than the Indiana average
  • 169.38% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since February last year

Michigan City, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.73 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Michigan City, resulting in the city ranking 612th out of 696 cities in Indiana. The city is the 8th highest producing city out of 696 cities in the state, averaging 51.7 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. Selling an estimated 111,172.74 megawatt hours a year, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Michigan City averages 14,540.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 464,783,115.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 18th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Michigan City's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 98.90% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City

Michigan City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
612th17.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Michigan City
63rd$113.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.73113.771,652,652.013,280,796.4581,832,070
1 providers total

La Porte, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.73 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of La Porte, resulting in the city ranking 612th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 68,357.37 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $113.77 per month, while the Indiana average is $132.98.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. La Porte averages 9,136.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 200,930,959.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 45th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in La Porte has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Porte

La Porte residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
612th17.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Porte
63rd$113.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Porte Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Porte, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.73113.773,280,796.4581,832,070
1 providers total

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Westville, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.34 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westville, resulting in the city ranking 594th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 15,790.39 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $115.75 per month, while the Indiana average is $132.98.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Westville averages 9,136.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 55,383,234.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 115th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Westville has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westville

Westville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
594th17.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westville
161st$115.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westville, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kankakee Valley REMCBUNDLED13.69133.9220,88330,241,200
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.73113.773,280,796.4581,832,070
2 providers total

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Electricity Production in LaPorte County, Indiana

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in LaPorte County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Michigan CityNorthern Indiana Public Services Company (100.00%)
Michigan City IN Coal 1,652,652.011,705,338,132.291,031.885/2028
Deercroft I & II LFGTEWabash Valley Power Association (100.00%)
LaPorte County IN Landfill Gas 16,6519,103,762.59546.74
2 power plants total

LaPorte County, Indiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

LaPorte County citizens average 14,472.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,616,181,391.23 kilograms. Around 97.91% of electricity in LaPorte County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Natural Gas (1.09%) and Landfill Gas (1.00%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county electricity generation. LaPorte County has the 22nd most power producing plants of any county in Indiana, with 2 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
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Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
97.91%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.09%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
1.00%

LaPorte County, Indiana Net Metering

There are 3 companies in LaPorte County providing electricity. Of those 3, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Indiana has above average laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 6.65%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, LaPorte County is ranked as the 2642nd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in LaPorte County:

  • Kingsbury, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
  • Kingsford Heights, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • La Crosse, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • La Porte, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Long Beach, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.91%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.09%
  • Michiana Shores, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.05%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.95%
  • Michigan City, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.84%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.16%
  • Pottawattamie Park, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Trail Creek, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
  • Wanatah, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 48.08%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 1.92%
  • Westville, Indiana:
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 4.90%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 45.10%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in LaPorte County, Indiana?

LaPorte County, Indiana has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in LaPorte County, Indiana?

There are 2 active electricity plants in LaPorte County, Indiana

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in LaPorte County, Indiana?

The largest electricity supplier in LaPorte County, Indiana by megawatt hours sold is Northern Indiana Public Services Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in LaPorte County, Indiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Indiana Public Services Company52,722
2Indiana Michigan Power17,984
3Kankakee Valley REMC5,799

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Published: 2023-12-06