LaPorte County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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LaPorte County, Indiana Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electricity expense in LaPorte County is 11.14% lower than the nationwide average monthly residential bill.
As the 551st largest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation, LaPorte County generates 1,450,622.01 megawatt hours of electricity.
LaPorte County had a 4.77% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production.
With 1,424,609.37 megawatt hours of electricity produced from coal, LaPorte County is 10th in Indiana out of 92 counties for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
LaPorte County emitted 1,590,158,250.69 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 207th worst polluting county in the nation.
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, LaPorte County's average rate is 1.37% above that at 16.40 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,595,371 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,450,622 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
17,446 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,433,176 MWh
Production per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,590,158,251 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
14,239.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Michigan City
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Michigan City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
19.33¢ per kWh
- 0.97% lower than last month
- 21.96% higher than May last year
- 26.63% higher than the Indiana average
- 17.27% higher than the US average
- 694th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 120 since May last year
- 26,598th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 106 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,157 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.14¢ per kWh
- 1.62% higher than last month
- 1.74% higher than May last year
- 25.09% higher than the Indiana average
- 12.37% higher than the US average
- 692nd in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since May last year
- 25,291st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 821 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 127 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$112.29 per month
- 17.66% higher than last month
- 25.04% higher than May last year
- 6.67% lower than the Indiana average
- 9.6% lower than the US average
- 377th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 266 since May last year
- 13,951st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,338 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,562 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$114.88 per month
- 1.66% higher than last month
- 1.91% lower than May last year
- 13.43% lower than the Indiana average
- 15.98% lower than the US average
- 111th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since May last year
- 7,626th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 373 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,028 since May last year
Michigan City, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Michigan City, resulting in the city ranking 692nd out of 696 cities in Indiana. The Indiana average monthly residential electricity bill is $133.67, while the Michigan City average is 14.06% lower at $114.88 per month. This ranks the city 111th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Michigan City averages 14,809.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 473,400,441.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 18th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Michigan City's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 99.40% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City
Michigan City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 114.86 | 1,433,176.01 | 3,267,599.27 | 588,425,531 |
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La Porte, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of La Porte, resulting in the city ranking 692nd out of 696 cities in Indiana. With an estimated 2,268 total residential customers, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $114.88 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. La Porte averages 9,194.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 202,206,971.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 45th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in La Porte has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Porte
La Porte residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Porte, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 114.86 | 3,267,599.27 | 588,425,531 |
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Westville, IN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.83 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westville, resulting in the city ranking 598th out of 696 cities in Indiana. With an estimated 524 total residential customers, Northern Indiana Public Services Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $118.6 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Westville averages 9,194.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 55,734,945.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 114th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Westville has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westville
Westville residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westville, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley REMC | BUNDLED | 14.88 | 152.75 | 221,288.45 | 32,931,787.83 | |
| Northern Indiana Public Services Company | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 114.86 | 3,267,599.27 | 588,425,531 |
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Electricity Production in LaPorte County, Indiana
Power Plants in LaPorte County, Indiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan CityNorthern Indiana Public Services Company (100.00%) | Michigan City | IN | Coal | 1,447,591.01 | 1,506,254,191.53 | 1,040.52 | Yes | 5/2028 |
Deercroft I & II LFGTEWabash Valley Power Association (100.00%) | LaPorte County | IN | Landfill Gas | 17,446 | 11,242,954.4 | 644.44 |
LaPorte County, Indiana Details
LaPorte County citizens average 14,239.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,590,158,250.69 kilograms. Around 98.21% of electricity in LaPorte County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Landfill Gas (1.20%) and Natural Gas (0.59%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county electricity generation. LaPorte County has the 23rd most power producing plants of any county in Indiana, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in LaPorte County:
- Kingsbury, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Kingsford Heights, Indiana:
- Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 100.00%
- La Crosse, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- La Porte, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Long Beach, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Michiana Shores, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Michigan City, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Pottawattamie Park, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Trail Creek, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
- Wanatah, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 96.16%
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 3.84%
- Westville, Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 90.20%
- Kankakee Valley REMC: 9.80%
* 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Indiana Public Services Company | 52,809 |
| 2 | Indiana Michigan Power | 17,863 |
| 3 | Kankakee Valley REMC | 5,604 |
