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 $134.60
  • The average electricity rate in St. Joseph County, IN is 16.82¢

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

The average residential electric bill in St. Joseph County, IN is $134.60 per month. St. Joseph County, IN is the 5th most expensive county in Indiana for electricity.

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St. Joseph County, Indiana Electricity Overview

St. Joseph County ranks 6th out of 92 counties in Indiana for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 5,572,851.15 of the county's 5,585,693.15 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.

St. Joseph County generates 38.48% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

The county is ranked as the 6th largest producer of electricity in Indiana out of 92 counties for total electricity generation, producing 5,585,693.15 megawatt hours.

With a population of 272,234 citizens, St. Joseph County is the 5th largest county by population in Indiana.

As the 8th highest generator of solar power in Indiana, St. Joseph County produces a total of 12,842 megawatt hours from solar.

St. Joseph County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 20.47 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 13th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,033,685 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.82 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,585,693 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    12,842 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,572,851 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    20.52 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,441,350,236 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,294.53 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 6.82% more than Indiana's average rate of 15.33 cents. This ranks the city 531st out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 6,501 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $133.07 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

South Bend emits 9,361.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 24th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 992,144,884.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 4th highest for total pollution in Indiana. The city is home to zero power plants.

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 PowerBUNDLED16.50139.184,282,765.87706,492,900
1 providers total

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 29.76% lower than Indiana's average rate of 15.33 cents, ranking the city at 3rd best for average electricity rate out of 696 cities in the state. Mishawaka Utilities has an estimated 23,145 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $72.01 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

Mishawaka emits 9,361.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 24th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 475,767,846.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 19th highest for total pollution in Indiana. The city is home to zero power plants.

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 PowerBUNDLED16.50139.1818,2364,282,765.87706,492,900
Mishawaka UtilitiesBUNDLED10.7173.55191,385.420,492,524.9
2 providers total

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 6.82% more than Indiana's average rate of 15.33 cents. This ranks the city 531st out of 696 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 3,774 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $133.07 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

Granger CDP emits 9,361.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 24th highest polluting city out of 696 cities in Indiana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 284,526,453.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 33rd highest for total pollution in Indiana. The city is home to zero power plants.

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 PowerBUNDLED16.50139.1832,4014,282,765.87706,492,900
1 providers total

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

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 St. Joseph County, Indiana

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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 5,480,93431,969,017,813.143359.2513
University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame (100.00%)
St. Joseph County IN Natural Gas 91,917.151126,909,141.2314292.7516
OlivePVIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%)
St. Joseph County IN Solar 8,5651411
Twin Branch PVIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%)
St. Joseph County IN Solar 4,2771511
4 power plants total

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
99.76%
SOLAR
Solar
0.23%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 1,441,350,235.86 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 1372nd highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 5,294.53 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 99.76% (or 5,572,261.09 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Solar (0.23%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.01%). St. Joseph County has 4 electricity plants, which is 3rd 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 4 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: 2025-07-22