Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Overview
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production has fallen by 5.15% in Berrien County within the previous 12 months.
The county is ranked as the 29th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US for total electricity production, generating 18,755,297 megawatt hours.
Nuclear power plants in Berrien County combine to produce 99.40% of the electricity produced in the county, which is 18,642,218 megawatt hours per year.
Regrettably, during the course of the previous 12 months, there was a 12.19% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels in Berrien County.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 99.40% of the megawatt hours produced in Berrien County, ranking it 25th out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Berrien County uses only 7.95% of the electricity generated in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,490,917 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
18,755,297 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
113,079 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
18,642,218 MWh
Production per Capita
122.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,834,371 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
18.54 kg
Recent Energy News in Niles
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Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 212 positions to 32nd, from last year's value of 244th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 68 positions to 32nd, from last month's value of 100th
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 47.14% to 240 MWhs, from last year's value of 454 MWhs
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 39.55% to 240 MWhs, from last month's value of 397 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production increased by 8.94% to 400.08 MWhs, from last year's value of 367.23 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production state rank increased by 7 positions to 1st, from last year's value of 8th
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 6 positions to 35th, from last month's value of 29th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 1.61% to 400.08 MWhs, from last month's value of 406.62 MWhs
- In Niles, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 35th, from last year's value of 33rd
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 113.43% to 603,696.62 MWhs, from last year's value of 282,853.31 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 56 positions to 28th, from last year's value of 84th
- In Niles, the total production national rank dropped by 47 positions to 62nd, from last month's value of 15th
- In Niles, the total production decreased by 43.17% to 426,703 MWhs, from last month's value of 750,802 MWhs
- In Niles, the total production national rank dropped by 34 positions to 62nd, from last year's value of 28th
- In Niles, the total production decreased by 28.37% to 426,703 MWhs, from last year's value of 595,687 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 5 positions to 28th, from last month's value of 33rd
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 4.72% to 603,696.62 MWhs, from last month's value of 576,461.08 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last year's value of 4th
- In Niles, the total production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 2nd
- In Niles, the total production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 2nd
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 113.57% to 603,296.54 MWhs, from last year's value of 282,486.08 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 45 positions to 17th, from last year's value of 62nd
- In Niles, the natural gas production decreased by 43.17% to 426,463 MWhs, from last month's value of 750,405 MWhs
- In Niles, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 34 positions to 42nd, from last month's value of 8th
- In Niles, the natural gas production decreased by 28.35% to 426,463 MWhs, from last year's value of 595,233 MWhs
- In Niles, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 24 positions to 42nd, from last year's value of 18th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 4.73% to 603,296.54 MWhs, from last month's value of 576,054.46 MWhs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last year's value of 4th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 2 positions to 17th, from last month's value of 19th
- In Niles, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 1 position to 3rd, from last year's value of 2nd
- In Niles, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 1 position to 3rd, from last month's value of 2nd
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 105.16% to 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 100755229.92769231 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 46 positions to 24th, from last year's value of 70th
- In Niles, the natural gas emission decreased by 42.83% to 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 253060066.14000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 42 positions to 52nd, from last month's value of 10th
- In Niles, the natural gas emission decreased by 29.11% to 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 204063878.48000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 27 positions to 52nd, from last year's value of 25th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 4.54% to 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 197730367.49846154 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last year's value of 4th
- In Niles, the natural gas emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 2nd
- In Niles, the natural gas emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 2nd
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 105.16% to 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 100755229.92769231 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 59 positions to 43rd, from last year's value of 102nd
- In Niles, the total emission national rank dropped by 49 positions to 78th, from last month's value of 29th
- In Niles, the total emission decreased by 42.83% to 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 253060066.14000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the total emission national rank dropped by 33 positions to 78th, from last year's value of 45th
- In Niles, the total emission decreased by 29.11% to 144663420.72 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 204063878.48000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 4.54% to 206711307.18 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 197730367.49846154 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 1 position to 3rd, from last year's value of 4th
- In Niles, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 1 position to 43rd, from last month's value of 44th
- In Niles, the total emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 2nd
- In Niles, the total emission state rank dropped by 1 position to 4th, from last year's value of 3rd
Niles Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
144,663,420.72 MWh
- 42.83% lower than last month
- 29.11% lower than January last year
- 793.5% higher than the Michigan average
- 992.8% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 78th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 33 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
206,711,307.18 MWh
- 4.54% higher than last month
- 105.16% higher than January last year
- 1,148.25% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,653.8% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 43rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 59 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
426,703 MWh
- 43.17% lower than last month
- 28.37% lower than January last year
- 997.14% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,427.6% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 62nd in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 34 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
603,696.62 MWh
- 4.72% higher than last month
- 113.43% higher than January last year
- 1,481.29% higher than the Michigan average
- 2,236.18% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 72 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 28th in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 56 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric Fuel Types for January, 2024
240 MWh
- 39.55% lower than last month
- 47.14% lower than January last year
- 1,000% higher than the Michigan average
- 63% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 11 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 35th in the US out of 339 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
400.08 MWh
- 1.61% lower than last month
- 8.94% higher than January last year
- 1,000% higher than the Michigan average
- 65.05% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 11 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
- 32nd in the US out of 339 cities
- The national rank has increased by 68 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 212 since January last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024
144,663,420.72 MWh
- 42.83% lower than last month
- 29.11% lower than January last year
- 635.41% higher than the Michigan average
- 689.37% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 52nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 27 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
206,711,307.18 MWh
- 4.54% higher than last month
- 105.16% higher than January last year
- 951.03% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,059.54% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 24th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 46 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024
426,463 MWh
- 43.17% lower than last month
- 28.35% lower than January last year
- 767.55% higher than the Michigan average
- 804.6% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 42nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
603,296.54 MWh
- 4.73% higher than last month
- 113.57% higher than January last year
- 1,135.57% higher than the Michigan average
- 1,253.81% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 51 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 17th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 45 since January last year
Niles, MI Electricity Overview
Niles' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 0.92% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. According to government data, there are 4,747 megawatt hours of electricity generated from hydroelectric dams and other facilities in the city. This ranks them 9th out of 746 cities in the state. The city has experienced a 97.36% rise in non-renewable fuel source use for electric generation.
The consumption of electricity in Niles accounts for 39,827,109.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 104th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 728th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. Approximately 99.93% of Niles' electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Niles has the 6th most power generation plants of any city in Michigan, with 2 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Niles
Niles residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Niles, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 18.35 | 181.96 | 346,588 | 63,591,700 | |
| Niles Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.37 | 94.26 | 51,968.8 | 6,950,644.22 |
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Benton Harbor, MI Electricity Overview
Benton Harbor's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 1.86% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 17,980 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Benton Harbor accounts for 36,641,529.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 111th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 406th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Benton Harbor, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.71 | 129.62 | 1,110,424.98 | 174,444,074 |
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St. Joseph, MI Electricity Overview
St. Joseph's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 1.86% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 18,549 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in St. Joseph accounts for 31,435,563.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 127th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 406th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in St. Joseph, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Joseph
St. Joseph residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Joseph, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.71 | 129.62 | 1,110,424.98 | 174,444,074 |
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Electricity Production in Berrien County, Michigan
Power Plants in Berrien County, Michigan
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donald C CookIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Nuclear | 18,642,218 | ||||
Southeast Berrien Generating FacilityNorth American Natural Res (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Landfill Gas | 35,787 | 20,240,077.63 | 565.57 | ||
WatervlietEDL Inc (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Landfill Gas | 26,560 | 15,415,479.71 | 580.4 | ||
Berrien SpringsIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 25,121 | ||||
Buchanan (MI)Indiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,839 | ||||
Watervliet PVIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | MI | Solar | 5,025 | ||||
French Paper HydroFrench Paper Co (100.00%) | Niles | MI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,747 |
Berrien County, Michigan Details
Emitting 2,834,370.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Berrien County ranks 79th worst out of 83 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 18.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 80th highest in the state in this category. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Nuclear, which makes up 99.40% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used during electricity production include Landfill Gas at 0.33% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 0.24% of generation. Berrien County has 7 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 393rd most power plants within a county.
Providers In Each City in Berrien County:
- Baroda, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Benton Harbor, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Berrien Springs, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Bridgman, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Buchanan, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Coloma, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Eau Claire, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Galien, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Grand Beach, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- Michiana, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- New Buffalo, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Niles, Michigan:
- Niles Utilities: 50.00%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
- Shoreham, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
- St. Joseph, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Stevensville, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Three Oaks, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Watervliet, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Berrien County, Michigan?
Berrien County, Michigan has 7 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Berrien County, Michigan?
The largest electricity supplier in Berrien County, Michigan by total customer count is Indiana Michigan Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?
Berrien County, Michigan has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Michigan Power | 70,751 |
| 2 | Niles Utilities | 6,409 |
| 3 | Midwest Energy & Communications | 4,854 |
