Lake County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lake County, Indiana Electricity Overview
As the 698th largest generator of solar power in the United States, Lake County produces a total of 9,301 megawatt hours from solar.
Lake County experienced a 14.90% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in the last year, which is an unfortunate trend.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Lake County is Northern Indiana Public Services Company.
Lake County has the 2nd highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 92 counties in the state, emitting 3,822,321,594.98 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Lake County has a population of 499,689 citizens.
The county is the 225th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation, producing 5,784,537 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,026,133 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.06 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,784,537 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,755 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,771,782 MWh
Production per Capita
11.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,822,321,595 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,649.4 kg
Hammond, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Hammond, which is 20.63% above the average Indiana price of 14.76 cents and 11.22% more than the US average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 128,561.54 megawatt hours, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Hammond average is 17.40% lower at $114.01 per month.
Hammond citizens average 9,145.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 11th highest in Indiana out of 696 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 700,161,542.28 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Hammond have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hammond
Hammond residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hammond, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.80 | 114.01 | 3,272,785.67 | 582,697,923 |
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 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gary, which is 20.63% above the average Indiana price of 14.76 cents and 11.22% more than the US average of 16.01. 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 $133.81.
Gary emits 13,632.37 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 923,484,025.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has the 10th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant. In Gary, Blast Furnace Gas makes up 51.68% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Adding Blast Furnace Gas totals to Natural Gas (48.29%) and Residual Fuel Oil (0.03%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gary
Gary residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gary, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.80 | 114.01 | 3,272,785.67 | 582,697,923 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gary, Indiana include: 46410, 46404, 46408, 46405, 46403, 46407, 46406, 46409, 46402
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Merrillville, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Merrillville, which is 20.63% above the average Indiana price of 14.76 cents and 11.22% more than the US average of 16.01. Northern Indiana Public Services Company has an estimated 5,929 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. With annual production of 1,860 megawatt hours, the city is the 34th highest producer of electricity in Indiana.
Merrillville citizens average 9,111.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 663rd highest in Indiana out of 696 in this category. With total emissions of 329,803,680.08 kilograms, the city ranks 27th highest in Indiana for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Merrillville's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrillville
Merrillville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Merrillville, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 17.80 | 114.01 | 3,272,785.67 | 582,697,923 |
Zips with electric coverage in Merrillville, Indiana include: 46307, 46410, 46342
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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 | 2,879,823 | 1,154,399,783.88 | 400.86 | ||
Gary WorksUnited States Steel-Gary (100.00%) | Gary | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 1,231,184 | 1,193,652,025.63 | 969.52 | ||
Indiana Harbor E 5 AC StationPrimary Energy (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 542,398 | 570,234,488.58 | 1,051.32 | ||
Heat Recovery Coke FacilityPrimary Energy (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Waste Heat | 480,541 | ||||
Whiting RefineryBP PLC (100.00%) | Whiting | IN | Other Gas | 460,624 | 31,284,812.72 | 67.92 | ||
| East Chicago | IN | Natural Gas | 140,021 | 61,003,454.26 | 435.67 | |||
Expander TurbineArcelorMittal USA Inc (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Blast Furnace Gas | 37,191 | ||||
Munster Landfill Gas-to-EnergyTown of Munster (100.00%) | Munster | IN | Landfill Gas | 3,454 | 4,235,373.8 | 1,226.22 | ||
East ChicagoEDF Renewables (100.00%) | East Chicago | IN | Solar | 3,132 | ||||
GriffithEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Griffith | IN | Solar | 3,069 | ||||
Lincoln SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%) | Merrillville | IN | Solar | 1,860 | ||||
Hobart Solar, LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Hobart | IN | Solar | 1,240 |
Lake County, Indiana Details
Lake County emits 7,649.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 78th highest polluting county out of 92 counties in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 3,822,321,594.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 64.81% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Lake County. Blast Furnace Gas (20.52%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Waste Heat (8.31%). Lake County has 12 power plants, which is 2nd 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:
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 15.44%
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 84.56%
* 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 12 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 | 110,684 |
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.
