Berrien County, MI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Berrien County, MI is $144.21
  • The average electricity rate in Berrien County, MI is 17.55¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Berrien County, MI

The average residential electric bill in Berrien County, MI is $144.21 per month. Berrien County, MI is the 79th most expensive county in Michigan for electricity.

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Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Overview

The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production has fallen by 42.42% in Berrien County within the previous 12 months.

The county is ranked as the 30th highest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the US for total electricity production, generating 18,160,818 megawatt hours.

Roughly 99.99% of Berrien County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 2nd highest county out of 83 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.

At an average residential rate of 17.55 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Berrien County pay a 4.88% markup from the national average rate.

Berrien County is the 925th largest producing county in the United States out of 3221 counties when considering megawatt hours generated using renewable fuel sources.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Berrien County is Indiana Michigan Power.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,504,705 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,160,818 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,598 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    18,158,220 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    118.78 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Niles

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Niles Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.05¢ per kWh

  • 2.64% lower than last month
  • 2.58% higher than November last year
  • 24.9% lower than the Michigan average
  • 17.52% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 746 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
  • 9,065th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,290 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,541 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.02¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 2.51% higher than November last year
  • 27.03% lower than the Michigan average
  • 15% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 746 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 11,089th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 142 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$96.43 per month

  • 11.37% higher than last month
  • 3.76% lower than November last year
  • 2.9% lower than the Michigan average
  • 18.45% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 746 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
  • 7,023rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,967 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,129 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$112.6 per month

  • 0.28% lower than last month
  • 0.7% higher than November last year
  • 4% lower than the Michigan average
  • 20.84% lower than the US average
  • 139th in the state out of 746 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 5,124th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,771 since November last year

Niles, MI Electricity Overview

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Niles' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 16.23% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.73 cents. According to government data, there are 2,598 megawatt hours of electricity generated from hydroelectric dams and other facilities in the city. This ranks them 2nd out of 746 cities in the state. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $112.6. This is 23.49% lower than the national average bill of $147.16.

The consumption of electricity in Niles accounts for 39,659,753.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 108th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 739th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. Approximately 99.96% of Niles' electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Niles has the 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 September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.185/kWh$0.102/kWh$150.11/mo.$74.33/mo.
5th14.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Niles
139th$112.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Niles Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Niles, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED17.55146.021,125,969.98197,574,588
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED20.96190.61327,202.3368,596,797.82
Niles UtilitiesBUNDLED11.8394.567,657.98,001,080.57

Benton Harbor, MI Electricity Overview

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Benton Harbor's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 0.83% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 447 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.98 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 136.62 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in Benton Harbor accounts for 39,390,103.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 110th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,295.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 16th 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 September and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.229/kWh$0.099/kWh$205.74/mo.$81.17/mo.
70th16.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton Harbor
733rd$137.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benton Harbor Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benton Harbor, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED17.55146.021,125,969.98197,574,588

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St. Joseph, MI Electricity Overview

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St. Joseph's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 0.83% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 461 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.98 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 136.62 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in St. Joseph accounts for 33,793,625.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 126th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,295.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 16th 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 September and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.229/kWh$0.099/kWh$205.74/mo.$81.17/mo.
70th16.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Joseph
718th$137.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Joseph Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Joseph, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED17.55146.021,125,969.98197,574,588

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Berrien County, Michigan Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Berrien County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County MI Nuclear 18,158,220122
French Paper HydroFrench Paper Co (100.00%)
Niles MI Conventional Hydroelectric 2,598211

There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Berrien County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County MI Nuclear 18,158,220122

Berrien County, Michigan Production Fuel Makeup

NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
99.99%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.01%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Berrien County results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2894th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 82nd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 355th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 2 total plants. Berrien County has roughly 99.99% of its electricity produced from Nuclear.

Berrien County, Michigan Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electric companies in Berrien County offer net metering to their consumers. Consumers in Michigan have nonexistent net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Power Companies in Berrien County, Michigan

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:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Buchanan, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Coloma, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Eau Claire, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Galien, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Grand Beach, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Michiana, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • New Buffalo, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
  • Niles, Michigan:
    • Niles Utilities: 47.40%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 5.13%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 47.47%
  • Shoreham, Michigan:
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 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 2 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 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Indiana Michigan Power59,230
2Niles Utilities7,353

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-22