Lake County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lake County, Indiana Electricity Overview
Over 0.10% of Lake County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Lake County at 33rd in the state for renewable electricity production.
Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest supplier in Lake County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Residents of Lake County use enough electricity to emit 8,759.52 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 80th highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in the state.
Lake County's average residential electricity rate is 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.28% above the US average of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
Lake County ranks 172nd in the United States out of 3221 counties for total natural gas production, with 3,557,381.35 megawatt hours produced using the fuel type.
Lake County is 776th in the country out of 3221 counties in megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,435,211 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,549,956 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,393 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,544,563 MWh
Production per Capita
11.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,368,371,198 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,759.52 kg
Hammond, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Hammond, which is 13.79% above the average Indiana price of 14.14 cents and 11.28% more than the US average of 14.46. Selling an estimated 135,217.11 megawatt hours, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Hammond average is 12.20% lower at $114.01 per month.
Hammond citizens average 10,456.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 378th highest in Indiana out of 696 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 814,317,576.04 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Hammond have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hammond
Hammond residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hammond, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hammond, Indiana include: 46321, 46323, 46324, 46320, 46394, 46327
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Gary, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gary, which is 13.79% above the average Indiana price of 14.14 cents and 11.28% more than the US average of 14.46. Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $114.01 per month, while the state average is $138.04.
Gary emits 14,391.47 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 994,349,569.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has the 10th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant. In Gary, Blast Furnace Gas makes up 51.35% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Adding Blast Furnace Gas totals to Natural Gas (48.62%) and Residual Fuel Oil (0.04%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gary
Gary residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gary, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gary, Indiana include: 46410, 46404, 46408, 46403, 46407, 46405, 46406, 46409, 46402
Merrillville, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.09 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Merrillville, which is 13.79% above the average Indiana price of 14.14 cents and 11.28% more than the US average of 14.46. Northern Indiana Public Services Company has an estimated 5,898 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. With annual production of 2,097 megawatt hours, the city is the 30th highest producer of electricity in Indiana.
Merrillville citizens average 10,415.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 670th highest in Indiana out of 696 in this category. With total emissions of 379,594,688.06 kilograms, the city ranks 26th highest in Indiana for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Merrillville's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrillville
Merrillville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Merrillville, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 114.01 | 3,604,513 | 580,017,157 |
Zips with electric coverage in Merrillville, Indiana include: 46307, 46410, 46342
Electricity Production in Lake County, Indiana
Power Plants in Lake County, Indiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whiting Clean EnergyBP PLC (100.00%) | Whiting | IN | Natural Gas | 2,795,896 | 1,182,333,273.94 | 422.88 | ||
Gary WorksUnited States Steel-Gary (100.00%) | Gary | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 1,136,091 | 1,096,640,428.87 | 965.28 | ||
Indiana Harbor E 5 AC StationPrimary Energy (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 497,881 | 520,398,869.3 | 1,045.23 | ||
Heat Recovery Coke FacilityPrimary Energy (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Waste Heat | 447,467 | ||||
Whiting RefineryBP PLC (100.00%) | Whiting | IN | Other Gas | 409,413 | 23,337,379.8 | 57 | ||
| East Chicago | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 225,367 | 220,449,343.8 | 978.18 | |||
Expander TurbineArcelorMittal USA Inc (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 32,448 | ||||
Munster Landfill Gas-to-EnergyTown of Munster (100.00%) | Munster | IN | Landfill Gas | 3,296 | 3,035,056.16 | 920.83 | ||
Lincoln SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%) | Merrillville | IN | Solar | 2,097 |
Lake County, Indiana Details
Lake County emits 8,759.52 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 80th highest polluting county out of 92 counties in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 4,368,371,197.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 64.10% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Lake County. Blast Furnace Gas (21.77%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Waste Heat (8.06%). Lake County has 9 power plants, which is 4th most in Indiana.
Providers In Each City in Lake County:
- Cedar Lake, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Crown Point, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Dyer, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- East Chicago, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Gary, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Griffith, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Hammond, Indiana:
- Commonwealth Edison: 3.86%
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 96.14%
- Highland, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Hobart, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Lake Station, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Lowell, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Merrillville, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Munster, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- New Chicago, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Schererville, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Schneider, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- St. John, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Whiting, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Winfield, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 84.56%
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 15.44%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Lake County, Indiana?
There are 9 active power plants located in Lake County, Indiana
What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Indiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Indiana Public Services Company | 110,114 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lake County, Indiana?
By total megawatt hours sold, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity company in Lake County, Indiana.
