Elkhart County, IN: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Elkhart County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Elkhart County, Indiana Electricity Overview

Citizens of Elkhart County pay about 13.42% less than the $137.21 nationwide average monthly residential electricity expense.

When calculating by total customers, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in Elkhart County.

With 1,454 megawatt hours produced using solar, Elkhart County is 37th in Indiana out of 92 counties for solar power electricity generation.

Hydroelectric power now accounts for 27.62% of the electricity produced in Elkhart County after a 385.63% in electricity produced using hydroelectric power.

Elkhart County produces 1.67% of their needed electricity and must import the remaining 98.33% from other counties.

Elkhart County creates 27.62% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 13,345 megawatt hours per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,895,399 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.99 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    48,324 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    48,324 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,908,540,228 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    9,224.9 kg

Elkhart, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Elkhart, resulting in the city ranking 489th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Hydroelectric power makes up 100.00% of all electricity generation in the city because of a rise of 385.63% in total megawatt hours produced from the fuel type over the course of the past 12 months. Indiana Michigan Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elkhart averages 9,118.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 490,931,505.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 16th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Elkhart's power plants most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elkhart

Elkhart residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.106/kWh$195.89/mo.$72.98/mo.
489th16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elkhart
206th$130.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elkhart Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elkhart, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED15.99130.5213,3454,101,740.06655,774,172

Zips with electric coverage in Elkhart, Indiana include: 46514, 46516, 46528, 46517

Goshen, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.82 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Goshen, resulting in the city ranking 609th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 94,570.1 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 $114.75 per month, while the Indiana average is $134.06.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Goshen averages 9,283.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 322,977,611.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 28th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Goshen 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 Goshen

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.197/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.41/mo.$77.48/mo.
609th17.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Goshen
153rd$114.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Goshen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Goshen, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED15.99130.524,101,740.06655,774,172
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.85114.923,288,031.78586,757,716

Zips with electric coverage in Goshen, Indiana include: 46526, 46528, 46517

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Nappanee, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Nappanee, resulting in the city ranking 614th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 25,823.72 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 $114.3 per month, while the Indiana average is $134.06.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Nappanee averages 9,283.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 66,207,068.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 99th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Nappanee 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 Nappanee

Nappanee 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.
614th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nappanee
68th$114.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nappanee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nappanee, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.85114.923,288,031.78586,757,716

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Electricity Production in Elkhart County, Indiana

Power Plants in Elkhart County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Elkhart County IN Landfill Gas 23,37012,777,249.02546.74
Elkhart IN Conventional Hydroelectric 13,345
Green Cow PowerGreen Cow Power LLC (100.00%)
Elkhart County IN Other Biomass Gas 10,1557,236,792.74712.63
Middlebury SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%)
Elkhart County IN Solar 1,454

Elkhart County, Indiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Elkhart County citizens average 9,224.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,908,540,227.83 kilograms. Around 48.36% of electricity in Elkhart County comes from generation using Landfill Gas. Taken together with Conventional Hydroelectric (27.62%) and Other Biomass Gas (21.01%), these three fuel sources make up 96.99% of the county electricity generation. Elkhart County has the 11th most power producing plants of any county in Indiana, with 4 total power plants.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
48.36%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
27.62%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
21.01%
SOLAR
Solar
3.01%

Elkhart County, Indiana Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Elkhart County providing electricity. Of those 2, 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

Elkhart County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 7.06% of their energy lost per year. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Elkhart County is ranked as the 2698th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Elkhart County, Indiana

Providers In Each City in Elkhart County:

  • Bristol, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Elkhart, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Goshen, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 2.80%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 97.20%
  • Middlebury, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Millersburg, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Nappanee, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Wakarusa, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

Elkhart County, Indiana has 2 electricity companies operating in the area.

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

There are 4 active electricity plants in Elkhart County, Indiana

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Elkhart County, Indiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Indiana Public Services Company63,276
2Indiana Michigan Power15,955

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06