Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Overview
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production has fallen by 5.13% in Berrien County within the previous 12 months.
The county is ranked as the 30th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US for total electricity production, generating 18,795,015 megawatt hours.
Nuclear power plants in Berrien County combine to produce 99.40% of the electricity produced in the county, which is 18,681,969 megawatt hours per year.
Regrettably, during the course of the previous 12 months, there was a 12.43% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels in Berrien County.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 99.40% of the megawatt hours produced in Berrien County, ranking it 26th out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Berrien County uses only 7.94% of the electricity generated in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,493,020 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.76 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
18,795,015 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
113,046 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
18,681,969 MWh
Production per Capita
122.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,832,371 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
18.52 kg
Recent Energy News in Niles
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Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 83.85% to 609,317 MWhs, from last year's value of 331,423.38 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 35 positions to 15th, from last year's value of 50th
- In Niles, the natural gas production increased by 57.93% to 673,499 MWhs, from last month's value of 426,463 MWhs
- In Niles, the natural gas production national rank increased by 31 positions to 11th, from last month's value of 42nd
- In Niles, the natural gas production increased by 5.87% to 673,499 MWhs, from last year's value of 636,185 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 2 positions to 15th, from last month's value of 17th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 1% to 609,317 MWhs, from last month's value of 603,296.54 MWhs
- In Niles, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 1 position to 11th, from last year's value of 10th
- In Niles, the natural gas production state rank increased by 1 position to 2nd, from last month's value of 3rd
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 83.77% to 609,713.54 MWhs, from last year's value of 331,786.85 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 45 positions to 26th, from last year's value of 71st
- In Niles, the total production increased by 57.93% to 673,907 MWhs, from last month's value of 426,703 MWhs
- In Niles, the total production national rank increased by 43 positions to 19th, from last month's value of 62nd
- In Niles, the total production increased by 5.86% to 673,907 MWhs, from last year's value of 636,626 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 2 positions to 26th, from last month's value of 28th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 1 position to 2nd, from last year's value of 3rd
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 1% to 609,713.54 MWhs, from last month's value of 603,696.62 MWhs
- In Niles, the total production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 19th, from last year's value of 17th
- In Niles, the total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last month's value of 4th
Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 206 positions to 33rd, from last year's value of 239th
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production increased by 70% to 408 MWhs, from last month's value of 240 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production increased by 9.1% to 396.54 MWhs, from last year's value of 363.46 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production state rank increased by 6 positions to 1st, from last year's value of 7th
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 7.48% to 408 MWhs, from last year's value of 441 MWhs
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 4 positions to 32nd, from last year's value of 36th
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 3 positions to 32nd, from last month's value of 35th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 1 position to 33rd, from last month's value of 32nd
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 0.88% to 396.54 MWhs, from last month's value of 400.08 MWhs
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 77.84% to 208828319.54923078 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 117424465.65230769 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 53 positions to 39th, from last year's value of 92nd
- In Niles, the total emission increased by 60.09% to 231585039.28 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the total emission national rank increased by 51 positions to 27th, from last month's value of 78th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 4 positions to 39th, from last month's value of 43rd
- In Niles, the total emission increased by 6.87% to 231585039.28 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 216700064.42000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the total emission national rank increased by 3 positions to 27th, from last year's value of 30th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 1 position to 3rd, from last year's value of 4th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 1.02% to 208828319.54923078 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the total emission state rank increased by 1 position to 3rd, from last month's value of 4th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 77.84% to 208828319.54923078 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 117424465.65230769 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 42 positions to 21st, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Niles, the natural gas emission increased by 60.09% to 231585039.28 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the natural gas emission national rank increased by 40 positions to 12th, from last month's value of 52nd
- In Niles, the natural gas emission increased by 6.87% to 231585039.28 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 216700064.42000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 3 positions to 21st, from last month's value of 24th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank increased by 1 position to 2nd, from last year's value of 3rd
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 1.02% to 208828319.54923078 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the natural gas emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last month's value of 4th
- In Niles, the natural gas emission national rank increased by 1 position to 12th, from last year's value of 13th
Niles Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
231,585,039.28 MWh
- 60.09% higher than last month
- 6.87% higher than February last year
- 1,302.23% higher than the Michigan average
- 2,298.2% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 27th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
208,828,319.55 MWh
- 1.02% higher than last month
- 77.84% higher than February last year
- 1,146.98% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,692.14% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 39th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 53 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
673,907 MWh
- 57.93% higher than last month
- 5.86% higher than February last year
- 1,568.74% higher than the Michigan average
- 2,810.61% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 19th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
609,713.54 MWh
- 1% higher than last month
- 83.77% higher than February last year
- 1,466.74% higher than the Michigan average
- 2,271.3% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 26th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 45 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
231,585,039.28 MWh
- 60.09% higher than last month
- 6.87% higher than February last year
- 1,034.31% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,482.06% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 12th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
208,828,319.55 MWh
- 1.02% higher than last month
- 77.84% higher than February last year
- 941.4% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,078.21% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 21st in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 42 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
673,499 MWh
- 57.93% higher than last month
- 5.87% higher than February last year
- 1,212.9% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,669.2% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 11th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
609,317 MWh
- 1% higher than last month
- 83.85% higher than February last year
- 1,124.49% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,273.47% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 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 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 35 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric Fuel Types for February, 2024
408 MWh
- 70% higher than last month
- 7.48% lower than February last year
- 1,000% higher than the Michigan average
- 54.43% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 11 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 32nd in the US out of 339 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
396.54 MWh
- 0.88% lower than last month
- 9.1% higher than February last year
- 1,000% higher than the Michigan average
- 65.4% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 11 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
- 33rd in the US out of 339 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 206 since February last year
Niles, MI Electricity Overview
Niles' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 0.97% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.02 cents. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Niles is in on the action. They produce 7,284,936 megawatt hours using natural gas as the fuel source. Consumers in Niles use 1.60% of the megawatt hours generated in the city and the excess 98.40% is exported or potentially stored.
The consumption of electricity in Niles accounts for 39,917,166.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 105th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 728th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. Approximately 99.94% of Niles' electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Niles has the 6th most power generation plants of any city in Michigan, with 2 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Niles
Niles residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Niles, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 18.35 | 181.96 | 346,588 | 63,591,700 | |
| Niles Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.37 | 94.26 | 51,968.8 | 6,950,644.22 |
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Benton Harbor, MI Electricity Overview
Benton Harbor's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 0.85% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.02 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 17,987 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Benton Harbor accounts for 36,904,892.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 111th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 269th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Benton Harbor, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.88 | 129.84 | 1,100,678.31 | 174,795,171 |
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St. Joseph, MI Electricity Overview
St. Joseph's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 0.85% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.02 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 18,556 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in St. Joseph accounts for 31,661,508.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 127th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 269th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in St. Joseph, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Joseph
St. Joseph residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Joseph, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.88 | 129.84 | 1,100,678.31 | 174,795,171 |
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Electricity Production in Berrien County, Michigan
Power Plants in Berrien County, Michigan
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donald C CookIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Nuclear | 18,681,969 | ||||
Southeast Berrien Generating FacilityNorth American Natural Res (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Landfill Gas | 35,787 | 20,240,077.63 | 565.57 | ||
WatervlietEDL Inc (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Landfill Gas | 26,560 | 15,415,479.71 | 580.4 | ||
Berrien SpringsIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 25,121 | ||||
Buchanan (MI)Indiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,839 | ||||
Watervliet PVIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Solar | 5,025 | ||||
French Paper HydroFrench Paper Co (100.00%) | Niles | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,714 |
Berrien County, Michigan Details
Emitting 2,832,370.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Berrien County ranks 79th worst out of 83 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 18.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 80th highest in the state in this category. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Nuclear, which makes up 99.40% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used during electricity production include Landfill Gas at 0.33% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 0.24% of generation. Berrien County has 7 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 393rd most power plants within a county.
Providers In Each City in Berrien County:
- Baroda, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Benton Harbor, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Berrien Springs, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Bridgman, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Buchanan, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Coloma, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Eau Claire, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Galien, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Grand Beach, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Michiana, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- New Buffalo, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Niles, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
- Niles Utilities: 50.00%
- Shoreham, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- St. Joseph, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Stevensville, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Three Oaks, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Watervliet, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Berrien County, Michigan?
Berrien County, Michigan has 7 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Berrien County, Michigan?
The largest electricity supplier in Berrien County, Michigan by total customer count is Indiana Michigan Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?
Berrien County, Michigan has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Michigan Power | 70,779 |
| 2 | Niles Utilities | 6,409 |
| 3 | Midwest Energy & Communications | 4,854 |
