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LaPorte County, Indiana Electricity Overview

At $123.62, the average LaPorte County monthly residential electric expense is 10.43% lower than the nationwide average bill.

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

Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the production of 98.87% of the megawatt hours produced in LaPorte County, ranking it 18th in the state out of 92 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.

Over the course of the last year LaPorte County has experienced a 5.84% decrease in coal usage, going from a previous total of 1,521,409.33 megawatt hours produced from burning coal to 1,432,556.66 megawatt hours.

LaPorte County generates 13.17 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 822nd highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for production per capita.

Over the course of the previous year, LaPorte County saw a 5.93% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,570,264 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.06 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,470,834 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    16,651 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,454,183 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,588,636,095 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    14,225.53 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within LaPorte County
Michigan City, IN Electricity
La Porte, IN Electricity
Westville, IN Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In LaPorte County Cities

Recent Energy News in Michigan City

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Coal

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Michigan City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

18.31¢ per kWh

  • 2.56% lower than last month
  • 3.98% lower than January last year
  • 30.93% higher than the Indiana average
  • 17.29% higher than the US average
  • 580th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 20,875th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 561 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 802 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

17.9¢ per kWh

  • 0.35% lower than last month
  • 3.26% higher than January last year
  • 16.75% higher than the Indiana average
  • 5.48% higher than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20,274th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 411 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 393 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$128.71 per month

  • 12.09% higher than last month
  • 2.74% lower than January last year
  • 11.41% lower than the Indiana average
  • 14.74% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 6,442nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 371 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,821 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$114 per month

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 2.34% lower than January last year
  • 9.88% lower than the Indiana average
  • 14.07% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 6,842nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 673 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 945 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

16¢ per kWh

  • 5.78% lower than last month
  • 7.71% lower than January last year
  • 29.7% higher than the Indiana average
  • 19.98% higher than the US average
  • 557th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since January last year
  • 22,139th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 329 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 884 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

15.97¢ per kWh

  • 0.69% lower than last month
  • 1.65% higher than January last year
  • 28.24% higher than the Indiana average
  • 12.82% higher than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 21,655th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,143 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,408 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$856.56 per month

  • 0.08% lower than last month
  • 6.55% lower than January last year
  • 21.91% higher than the Indiana average
  • 47.44% lower than the US average
  • 554th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since January last year
  • 21,697th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 962 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,399 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$825.57 per month

  • 0.6% lower than last month
  • 1.02% lower than January last year
  • 17.08% higher than the Indiana average
  • 49.56% lower than the US average
  • 564th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since January last year
  • 21,145th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 537 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.26¢ per kWh

  • 1.41% higher than last month
  • 7.61% lower than January last year
  • 24.07% lower than the Indiana average
  • 36.3% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4,918th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 449 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,281 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 14.56% lower than January last year
  • 24.47% lower than the Indiana average
  • 40.65% lower than the US average
  • 114th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since January last year
  • 2,626th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 652 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,510 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$17,737.47 per month

  • 0.81% higher than last month
  • 14% lower than January last year
  • 55.14% lower than the Indiana average
  • 47.39% lower than the US average
  • 241st in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 16,215th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 741 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 985 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$18,378.37 per month

  • 1.29% lower than last month
  • 15.8% lower than January last year
  • 52.23% lower than the Indiana average
  • 46.28% lower than the US average
  • 239th in the state out of 582 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 16,324th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 639 since January last year

Michigan City Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

200,248,717.02 MWh

  • 16.28% lower than last month
  • 15.43% higher than January last year
  • 608.17% higher than the Indiana average
  • 1,412.7% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 56th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

129,872,570.82 MWh

  • 6.79% higher than last month
  • 0.79% higher than January last year
  • 469.18% higher than the Indiana average
  • 1,001.88% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 81st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

190,503 MWh

  • 21.02% lower than last month
  • 16.51% higher than January last year
  • 325.21% higher than the Indiana average
  • 582% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 120th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

124,437.31 MWh

  • 7.83% higher than last month
  • 2.43% higher than January last year
  • 228.91% higher than the Indiana average
  • 381.55% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 146th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for January, 2024

199,829,861.38 MWh

  • 16.01% lower than last month
  • 18.11% higher than January last year
  • 163.83% higher than the Indiana average
  • 206.99% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22nd in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

127,785,770 MWh

  • 6.92% higher than last month
  • 0.01% lower than January last year
  • 124.41% higher than the Indiana average
  • 157.01% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22nd in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for January, 2024

189,780.48 MWh

  • 20.56% lower than last month
  • 21.43% higher than January last year
  • 153.57% higher than the Indiana average
  • 187.75% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22nd in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

122,218.64 MWh

  • 7.99% higher than last month
  • 2.06% higher than January last year
  • 122.78% higher than the Indiana average
  • 145.43% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 21st in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

418,855.64 MWh

  • 67.04% lower than last month
  • 90.24% lower than January last year
  • 98.91% lower than the Indiana average
  • 97.71% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 17 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 286th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 99 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

2,086,800.82 MWh

  • 0.71% lower than last month
  • 97.26% higher than January last year
  • 93.54% lower than the Indiana average
  • 88.29% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 17 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 229th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 222 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

722.51 MWh

  • 68.83% lower than last month
  • 89.99% lower than January last year
  • 99.16% lower than the Indiana average
  • 98.47% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 17 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 285th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 82 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

2,218.67 MWh

  • 0.52% lower than last month
  • 27.31% higher than January last year
  • 97.04% lower than the Indiana average
  • 95.02% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 17 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 276th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 203 since January last year

Michigan City, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Michigan City, resulting in the city ranking 614th out of 696 cities in Indiana. They have been able to reduce the use of coal in their electricity plants by 5.84% over the last year. The city ranks 2nd in the state out of 696 cities electricity production from burning coal.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Michigan City averages 14,647.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 468,215,960.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 18th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Michigan City's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 98.51% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City

Michigan City 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.
614th17.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Michigan City
67th$114.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.80114.011,454,183.013,272,785.67582,697,923
1 providers total

La Porte, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of La Porte, resulting in the city ranking 614th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 68,481.18 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 $114.01 per month, while the Indiana average is $133.81.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. La Porte averages 9,145.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 201,126,574.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 45th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in La Porte 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 La Porte

La Porte 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.
614th17.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Porte
67th$114.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Porte Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Porte, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.80114.013,272,785.67582,697,923
1 providers total

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Westville, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.40 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westville, resulting in the city ranking 594th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 15,819 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 $115.96 per month, while the Indiana average is $133.81.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Westville averages 9,145.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 55,437,152.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 115th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Westville 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 Westville

Westville 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.
594th17.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westville
161st$115.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westville, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kankakee Valley REMCBUNDLED13.69133.9220,88330,241,200
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.80114.013,272,785.67582,697,923
2 providers total

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Electricity Production in LaPorte County, Indiana

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in LaPorte County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Michigan CityNorthern Indiana Public Services Company (100.00%)
Michigan City IN Coal 1,454,1831,514,865,146.331,041.735/2028
Deercroft I & II LFGTEWabash Valley Power Association (100.00%)
LaPorte County IN Landfill Gas 16,6519,103,762.59546.74
2 power plants total

LaPorte County, Indiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

LaPorte County citizens average 14,225.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,588,636,095.24 kilograms. Around 97.40% of electricity in LaPorte County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Natural Gas (1.47%) and Landfill Gas (1.13%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county electricity generation. LaPorte County has the 22nd most power producing plants of any county in Indiana, with 2 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
97.40%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.47%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
1.13%

LaPorte County, Indiana Net Metering

There are 3 companies in LaPorte County providing electricity. Of those 3, 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

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 6.65%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, LaPorte County is ranked as the 2642nd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in LaPorte County:

  • Kingsbury, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Kingsford Heights, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • La Crosse, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
  • La Porte, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
  • Long Beach, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.91%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.09%
  • Michiana Shores, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.95%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.05%
  • Michigan City, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.16%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 49.84%
  • Pottawattamie Park, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Trail Creek, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 50.00%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Wanatah, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 48.08%
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 1.92%
  • Westville, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 45.10%
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 4.90%
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

LaPorte County, Indiana has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

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

There are 2 active electricity plants in LaPorte County, Indiana

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in LaPorte County, Indiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Indiana Public Services Company52,694
2Indiana Michigan Power17,974
3Kankakee Valley REMC5,799

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Published: 2023-12-06