St. Joseph County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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St. Joseph County, Indiana Electricity Overview
In St. Joseph County, 5,163,901.15 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. St. Joseph County is 226th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
At an average residential price of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in St. Joseph County benefit from a 0.83% discount from the national average price.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in St. Joseph County increased by 14.31% last year.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 1.93%, or 101,776 megawatt hours, of St. Joseph County's total energy production.
Residents of St. Joseph County use enough electricity to release 5,036.05 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 1341st highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in the United States.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in St. Joseph County has been reduced by 0.45% in the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,836,091 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,265,677 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
101,776 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,163,901 MWh
Production per Capita
19.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,370,982,869 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,036.05 kg
Recent Energy News in South Bend
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 2,674 positions to 15,453rd, from last year's value of 18,127th
- In South Bend, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 3,351 positions to 15,052nd, from last year's value of 18,403rd
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 714 positions to 15,453rd, from last month's value of 16,167th
- In South Bend, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 1,318 positions to 15,052nd, from last month's value of 16,370th
- In South Bend, the residential electricity rate decreased by 8.94% to 15.57 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.09 ¢ / kWh
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 1.75% to 15.97 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 16.26 ¢ / kWh
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.79% to 15.97 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 16.1 ¢ / kWh
- In South Bend, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 431st, from last month's value of 430th
- In South Bend, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.97% to 15.57 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.42 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 2,381 positions to 17,171st, from last year's value of 19,552nd
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 2,139 positions to 17,171st, from last month's value of 19,310th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 309 positions to 423rd, from last year's value of 114th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 270 positions to 17,485th, from last year's value of 17,215th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 223 positions to 17,485th, from last month's value of 17,708th
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 296 positions to 431st, from last year's value of 135th
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 17% to $618.46, from last month's value of $745.14
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 6 positions to 423rd, from last month's value of 429th
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 9.87% to $618.46, from last year's value of $686.16
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 3.32% to $683.99, from last year's value of $707.47
- In South Bend, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 3 positions to 431st, from last month's value of 428th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 0.82% to $683.99, from last month's value of $689.63
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 500 positions to 12,079th, from last year's value of 11,579th
- In South Bend, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 345 positions to 13,789th, from last month's value of 13,444th
- In South Bend, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 267 positions to 13,789th, from last year's value of 13,522nd
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 10 positions to 12,079th, from last month's value of 12,069th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 5.86% to $10,902.46, from last year's value of $11,581.55
- In South Bend, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 6.69% to $10,464.08, from last year's value of $11,213.99
- In South Bend, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 5.36% to $10,464.08, from last month's value of $11,057.28
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.57% to $10,902.46, from last month's value of $10,964.95
- In South Bend, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 109th, from last month's value of 110th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,126 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,577th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 279.77 MWhs
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 24 positions to 54th, from last year's value of 30th
- In South Bend, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In South Bend, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 279.77 MWhs
- In South Bend, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 82 positions to 337th, from last year's value of 255th
- In South Bend, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 1 position to 337th, from last year's value of 338th
South Bend Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
15.57¢ per kWh
- 0.97% higher than last month
- 8.94% lower than February last year
- 5.55% higher than the Indiana average
- 4.48% lower than the US average
- 431st in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 15,052nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,318 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,351 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
15.97¢ per kWh
- 0.79% lower than last month
- 1.75% lower than February last year
- 5.58% higher than the Indiana average
- 5.71% lower than the US average
- 431st 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
- 15,453rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 714 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,674 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$129.93 per month
- 21.25% lower than last month
- 8.84% lower than February last year
- 4.5% higher than the Indiana average
- 3.64% higher than the US average
- 268th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has increased by 290 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since February last year
- 15,772nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,365 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,782 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$129.74 per month
- 0.8% lower than last month
- 5.03% lower than February last year
- 3.78% higher than the Indiana average
- 2.1% lower than the US average
- 558th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 319 since February last year
- 12,750th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 348 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,901 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
11.36¢ per kWh
- 2.18% higher than last month
- 10.72% lower than February last year
- 9.21% lower than the Indiana average
- 16.54% lower than the US average
- 406th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 314 since February last year
- 9,860th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,110 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
11.29¢ per kWh
- 1% lower than last month
- 6.4% lower than February last year
- 8.13% lower than the Indiana average
- 20.04% lower than the US average
- 406th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 314 since February last year
- 9,376th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 497 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,490 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$618.46 per month
- 17% lower than last month
- 9.87% lower than February last year
- 1.34% lower than the Indiana average
- 63.03% lower than the US average
- 431st in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 296 since February last year
- 17,171st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,139 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,381 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$683.99 per month
- 0.82% lower than last month
- 3.32% lower than February last year
- 1.37% lower than the Indiana average
- 58.36% lower than the US average
- 423rd in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 309 since February last year
- 17,485th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 270 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.11¢ per kWh
- 1.63% lower than last month
- 8.02% lower than February last year
- 2.2% higher than the Indiana average
- 17.69% lower than the US average
- 529th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 307 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 308 since February last year
- 13,132nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 970 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,307 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.01¢ per kWh
- 0.73% lower than last month
- 6.37% lower than February last year
- 1.75% higher than the Indiana average
- 21.46% lower than the US average
- 222nd 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
- 12,942nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 557 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$10,464.08 per month
- 5.36% lower than last month
- 6.69% lower than February last year
- 74.67% lower than the Indiana average
- 65.87% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 582 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 13,789th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 345 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 267 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$10,902.46 per month
- 0.57% lower than last month
- 5.86% lower than February last year
- 71.68% lower than the Indiana average
- 68.02% lower than the US average
- 110th 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
- 12,079th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 500 since February last year
South Bend, IN Electricity Overview
South Bend's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.18% more than Indiana's average rate of 14.59 cents. This ranks the city 487th out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city has grown hydroelectric power usage by 100.00% and the power source now makes up 100.00% of the total electricity generation there. South Bend consumers use 41062.33% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up the difference.
South Bend emits 9,113.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 661st highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 965,925,768.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 4th highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% (or 3,637 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. South Bend is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Bend
South Bend residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Bend, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 129.76 | 4,099,572.37 | 653,089,193 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Bend, Indiana include: 46544, 46614, 46628, 46545, 46619, 46637, 46615, 46613, 46617, 46556, 46635 and 2 other zip code(s).
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Mishawaka, IN Electricity Overview
Mishawaka's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.67 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 26.88% lower than Indiana's average rate of 14.59 cents, ranking the city at 8th best for average electricity rate out of 696 cities in the state. The city generates around 0.48 megawatt hours per citizen per year from power plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 30th highest generating city in the state out of 696 cities. Mishawaka electricity customers use 2961.27% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up the difference.
Mishawaka emits 8,827.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 676th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 448,645,730.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 21st highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% (or 24,184 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Mishawaka is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mishawaka
Mishawaka residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mishawaka, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 129.76 | 24,184 | 4,099,572.37 | 653,089,193 |
| Mishawaka Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.43 | 64.74 | 184,922 | 19,290,100 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mishawaka, Indiana include: 46530, 46544, 46614, 46545, 46561, 46613, 46635
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Granger CDP, IN Electricity Overview
Granger CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.18% more than Indiana's average rate of 14.59 cents. This ranks the city 487th out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Solar power usage for electricity production in the city has increased by 2,247 megawatt hours a year in the previous year, which is a 10.59% increase from the year before. Power plants in the city have achieved a 10.59% increase the use of renewable fuel sources versus non-renewable and fossil fuels.
Granger CDP emits 8,635.52 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 679th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 262,467,907.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 35th highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 23,468 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Granger CDP is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granger CDP
Granger CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Granger CDP, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.93 | 129.76 | 23,468 | 4,099,572.37 | 653,089,193 |
Zips with electric coverage in Granger CDP, Indiana include: 46530, 46545, 46561, 46635
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Electricity Production in St. Joseph County, Indiana
Power Plants in St. Joseph County, Indiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Joseph Energy CenterSt Joseph Energy Center LLC (100.00%) | St. Joseph County | IN | Natural Gas | 5,075,430 | 1,834,965,172.04 | 361.54 | ||
University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame (100.00%) | St. Joseph County | IN | Natural Gas | 88,471.15 | 25,932,023.67 | 293.11 | ||
Prairie View I & II LFGTEWabash Valley Power Association (100.00%) | St. Joseph County | IN | Landfill Gas | 38,421 | 21,006,287.68 | 546.74 | ||
Twin BranchIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Mishawaka | IN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 24,184 | ||||
St. Joseph SolarIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Granger CDP | IN | Solar | 23,468 | ||||
| St. Joseph County | IN | Solar | 8,198 | |||||
Twin Branch PVIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | St. Joseph County | IN | Solar | 3,868 | ||||
Notre Dame HydroUniversity of Notre Dame (100.00%) | South Bend | IN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,637 |
St. Joseph County, Indiana Details
Releasing 1,370,982,868.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, St. Joseph County ranks 12th highest out of 92 counties in Indiana for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 1341st highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,036.05 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 98.05% (or 5,163,150.8 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Landfill Gas (0.73%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Solar (0.67%). St. Joseph County has 8 electricity plants, which is 5th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in St. Joseph County:
- Indian Village, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Lakeville, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Mishawaka, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 4.31%
- Mishawaka Utilities: 95.69%
- New Carlisle, Indiana:
- New Carlisle, Indiana Electric Utility: 36.16%
- Indiana Michigan Power: 63.84%
- North Liberty, Indiana:
- Marshall County REMC: 4.61%
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 95.39%
- Osceola, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Roseland, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- South Bend, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Walkerton, Indiana:
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 1.48%
- Marshall County REMC: 5.31%
- Walkerton, Indiana Electric Utility: 85.95%
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 7.26%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in St. Joseph County, Indiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Michigan Power | 47,868 |
| 2 | Mishawaka Utilities | 28,613 |
| 3 | Northern Indiana Public Services Company | 16,653 |
| 4 | New Carlisle, Indiana Electric Utility | 980 |
| 5 | Walkerton, Indiana Electric Utility | 911 |
| 6 | Kankakee Valley REMC | 458 |
| 7 | Marshall County REMC | 174 |
How many power plants are located within St. Joseph County, Indiana?
There are 8 power plants located in St. Joseph County, Indiana
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in St. Joseph County, Indiana?
By total megawatt hours sold, Indiana Michigan Power is the largest electricity supplier in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
How many electric companies offer service in St. Joseph County, Indiana?
There are 7 electricity providers operating in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
