St. Joseph County, IN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

St. Joseph County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in St. Joseph County, IN is $135.58
  • The average electricity rate in St. Joseph County, IN is 16.68¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in St. Joseph County, IN

The average residential electric bill in St. Joseph County, IN is $135.58 per month. St. Joseph County, IN is the 6th most expensive county in Indiana for electricity.

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St. Joseph County, Indiana Electricity Overview

St. Joseph County produces 98.28% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 212th in the US out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

At an average residential price of 16.68 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in St. Joseph County pay a 0.32% markup from the US average rate.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 10.17% in St. Joseph County.

As the 8th highest generator of solar energy in Indiana out of 92, St. Joseph County produces 45,321 megawatt hours from solar.

As the 336th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, St. Joseph County generates 20.9 megawatt hours per person each year.

St. Joseph County has a population of 272,234 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,032,771 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.81 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,788,644 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    99,606 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,689,038 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,433,571,060 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,265.95 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in South Bend

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South Bend Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.27¢ per kWh

  • 1.53% higher than last month
  • 2.84% higher than November last year
  • 5.78% higher than the Indiana average
  • 1.39% higher than the US average
  • 501st in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 79 since November last year
  • 20,313th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,170 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 957 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.38¢ per kWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 2.18% higher than November last year
  • 10.12% higher than the Indiana average
  • 0.67% lower than the US average
  • 531st in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since November last year
  • 19,116th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 105 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,046 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$105.12 per month

  • 5.18% higher than last month
  • 9.13% lower than November last year
  • 9.97% lower than the Indiana average
  • 11.1% lower than the US average
  • 93rd in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 153 since November last year
  • 10,461st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,282 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,140 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$133.07 per month

  • 0.66% lower than last month
  • 1.95% higher than November last year
  • 2.06% lower than the Indiana average
  • 6.45% lower than the US average
  • 442nd in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 191 since November last year
  • 13,289th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 288 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 367 since November last year

South Bend, IN Electricity Overview

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South Bend's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.34% more than Indiana's average rate of 15.12 cents. This ranks the city 531st out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Hydroelectric power accounts for 100.00% of the total electricity generation in the city after an increase of 51.42% in total megawatt hours generated from the fuel source within the previous 12 months. The city produces about 0.05 megawatt hours per resident each year from its power plants, which ranks them as the 51st highest generator in Indiana out of 696 cities.

South Bend emits 9,275.97 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 653rd highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 983,104,557.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 4th highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% (or 5,507 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. South Bend is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Bend

South Bend residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.106/kWh$195.89/mo.$72.98/mo.
531st16.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Bend
442nd$133.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Bend Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Bend, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED16.39138.494,283,712.9702,253,350

Zips with electric coverage in South Bend, Indiana include: 46544, 46614, 46628, 46545, 46619, 46637, 46615, 46613, 46617, 46556, 46635 and 2 other zip code(s).

Mishawaka, IN Electricity Overview

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Mishawaka's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.77 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 28.76% lower than Indiana's average rate of 15.12 cents, ranking the city at 3rd best for average electricity rate out of 696 cities in the state. There has been a 24.59% drop in the use of sustainable fuel types (such as solar, wind or hydro power) in Mishawaka throughout the past year. The city is the 41st highest generating city in the state out of 696 cities, averaging 0.36 megawatt hours produced per resident per year.

Mishawaka emits 9,083.15 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 664th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 461,632,941.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 20th highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% (or 18,236 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Mishawaka is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mishawaka

Mishawaka residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.093/kWh$99.46/mo.$49.28/mo.
3rd10.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mishawaka
1st$72.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mishawaka Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mishawaka, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED16.39138.4918,2364,283,712.9702,253,350
Mishawaka UtilitiesBUNDLED10.6472.34189,026.220,112,193.36

Zips with electric coverage in Mishawaka, Indiana include: 46530, 46544, 46614, 46545, 46561, 46613, 46635

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Granger CDP, IN Electricity Overview

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Granger CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.34% more than Indiana's average rate of 15.12 cents. This ranks the city 531st out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. There has been a 38.06% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar power over the last 12 months, which is an increase of 8,933 megawatt hours a year. They had a welcome 38.06% increase in the use of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, instead of fossil fuels, like coal and natural gas.

Granger CDP emits 8,638.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 676th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 262,566,049.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in Indiana. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 32,401 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Granger CDP is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granger CDP

Granger CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.106/kWh$195.89/mo.$72.98/mo.
531st16.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Granger CDP
442nd$133.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Granger CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Granger CDP, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED16.39138.4932,4014,283,712.9702,253,350

Zips with electric coverage in Granger CDP, Indiana include: 46530, 46545, 46561, 46635

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St. Joseph County, Indiana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in St. Joseph County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
St Joseph Energy CenterSt Joseph Energy Center LLC (100.00%)
St. Joseph County IN Natural Gas 5,595,98422,010,829,623.743359.3331
University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame (100.00%)
St. Joseph County IN Natural Gas 93,053.741927,239,385.6626292.7334
Granger CDP IN Solar 32,4011111
St. Joseph County IN Landfill Gas 30,542219,680,273.062644.374
Mishawaka IN Conventional Hydroelectric 18,236411
St. Joseph County IN Solar 8,6273811
Notre Dame HydroUniversity of Notre Dame (100.00%)
South Bend IN Conventional Hydroelectric 5,507711
St. Joseph County IN Solar 4,2935211

St. Joseph County, Indiana Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
98.27%
SOLAR
Solar
0.78%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.53%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.41%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 1,433,571,059.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, St. Joseph County ranks 12th highest out of 92 counties in Indiana for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 1248th highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,265.95 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 98.27% (or 5,688,446.7 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Solar (0.78%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Landfill Gas (0.53%). St. Joseph County has 8 electricity plants, which is 6th most in the state.

St. Joseph County, Indiana Net Metering

St. Joseph County has 3 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in Indiana have above average net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.04%. With a state average energy loss of 4.15%, St. Joseph County is the 20th best county in Indiana for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in St. Joseph County:

  • Indian Village, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Lakeville, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Mishawaka, Indiana:
    • Mishawaka Utilities: 95.69%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 4.31%
  • New Carlisle, Indiana:
    • New Carlisle, Indiana Electric Utility: 36.16%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 63.84%
  • North Liberty, Indiana:
    • Marshall County REMC: 4.61%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 95.39%
  • Osceola, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Roseland, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • South Bend, Indiana:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Walkerton, Indiana:
    • Marshall County REMC: 5.31%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 7.26%
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 1.48%
    • Walkerton, Indiana Electric Utility: 85.95%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in St. Joseph County, Indiana?

How many power plants are located within St. Joseph County, Indiana?

There are 8 power plants located in St. Joseph County, Indiana

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in St. Joseph County, Indiana?

By total megawatt hours sold, Indiana Michigan Power is the largest electricity supplier in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

How many electric companies offer service in St. Joseph County, Indiana?

There are 7 electricity providers operating in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-04