Van Buren County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Van Buren County, Michigan Electricity Overview
Van Buren County is the 290th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the United States, with a population of 75,692 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 7,687,203.
There has been a 5.90% rise in the use of non-renewable electricity sources over the course of the past year in Van Buren County.
Van Buren County consumes 9.65% of the generation put out by their generation plants.
As the 156th largest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States, Van Buren County generates 7,687,203 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Roughly 100.00% of Van Buren County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 6th highest ranked county in Michigan out of 83 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
Natural gas accounts for 100.00% of the electricity generation in Van Buren County, resulting in a ranking of 3rd out of 83 counties in Michigan for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
742,044 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,687,203 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,687,203 MWh
Production per Capita
101.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
284,347,375 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,756.64 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in South Haven
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South Haven Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
18.88¢ per kWh
- 4.32% higher than last month
- 4.95% higher than May last year
- 2.89% lower than the Michigan average
- 14.49% higher than the US average
- 273rd in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 134 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 243 since May last year
- 26,008th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,466 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,816 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.71¢ per kWh
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 0.41% higher than May last year
- 6.68% lower than the Michigan average
- 9.68% higher than the US average
- 162nd in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 40 since May last year
- 24,247th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 343 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$112.11 per month
- 6.77% lower than last month
- 0.76% higher than May last year
- 5.51% higher than the Michigan average
- 9.74% lower than the US average
- 507th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has increased by 167 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 157 since May last year
- 13,833rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8,017 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,008 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.83 per month
- 0.06% higher than last month
- 5.16% lower than May last year
- 11.14% higher than the Michigan average
- 7.24% lower than the US average
- 664th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since May last year
- 12,418th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,787 since May last year
South Haven, MI Electricity Overview
On average, South Haven's citizens spend 17.71 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the Michigan average rate of 19.04 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.17 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.3 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 232.55 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. South Haven Electric sells an estimated 13,160.91 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing South Haven must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 16,669,013.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 506th highest in Michigan for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Haven
South Haven residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Haven, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 18.19 | 169.37 | 340,879.13 | 62,010,685.32 | |
| South Haven Electric | BUNDLED | 16.95 | 84.81 | 46,126.14 | 7,816,207.78 |
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Paw Paw, MI Electricity Overview
On average, Paw Paw's citizens spend 15.77 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Michigan and nationwide average rates of 19.04 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.31 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 250.89 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Paw Paw, Michigan Electric Utility sells an estimated 36,263.14 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing Paw Paw must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,935,377.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 33rd highest in Michigan for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Paw Paw
Paw Paw residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Paw Paw, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.87 | 128.14 | 1,088,087.55 | 172,694,941 | |
| Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 18.19 | 169.37 | 340,879.13 | 62,010,685.32 | |
| Paw Paw, Michigan Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 70.51 | 9,812.78 | 1,267,561.26 |
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Mattawan, MI Electricity Overview
On average, Mattawan's citizens spend 17.24 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the Michigan average rate of 19.04 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.17 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.31 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 250.89 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $116.1, while the Mattawan average is 29.62% higher at $150.49 per month. This ranks the city 744th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Mattawan must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 10,198,723.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 33rd highest in Michigan for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mattawan
Mattawan residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mattawan, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 15.87 | 128.14 | 1,088,087.55 | 172,694,941 | |
| Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 18.19 | 169.37 | 340,879.13 | 62,010,685.32 |
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Electricity Production in Van Buren County, Michigan
Power Plants in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Covert Generating FacilityArcLight Capital (100.00%) | Van Buren County | MI | Natural Gas | 7,535,060 | 2,876,877,225.32 | 381.8 |
Van Buren County, Michigan Details
Van Buren County has one electricity plant. Electricity use in the county creates 284,347,374.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 948th largest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 3,756.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2160th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. Van Buren County's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Van Buren County:
- Bangor, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 33.55%
- Consumers Energy: 32.90%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 33.55%
- Bloomingdale, Michigan:
- Great Lakes Energy: 33.33%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 33.33%
- Indiana Michigan Power: 33.33%
- Breedsville, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 36.87%
- Consumers Energy: 36.87%
- Great Lakes Energy: 21.46%
- Indiana Michigan Power: 4.79%
- Decatur, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Gobles, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 25.00%
- Great Lakes Energy: 25.00%
- Consumers Energy: 25.00%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 25.00%
- Hartford, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 50.00%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
- Lawrence, Michigan:
- Consumers Energy: 50.00%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
- Lawton, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 50.00%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
- Mattawan, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 54.23%
- Indiana Michigan Power: 45.77%
- Paw Paw, Michigan:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 33.33%
- Paw Paw, Michigan Electric Utility: 33.33%
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 33.33%
- South Haven, Michigan:
- Midwest Energy & Communications: 49.42%
- Wolverine Power Cooperative: 0.57%
- South Haven Electric: 50.01%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Van Buren County, Michigan?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Michigan Power | 30,783 |
| 2 | Consumers Energy | 15,844 |
| 3 | South Haven Electric | 8,569 |
| 4 | Midwest Energy & Communications | 5,617 |
| 5 | Great Lakes Energy | 3,061 |
| 6 | Paw Paw, Michigan Electric Utility | 1,874 |
| 7 | Strategic Energy LLC | 5 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Van Buren County, Michigan?
The largest electricity provider in Van Buren County, Michigan by megawatt hours sold is Indiana Michigan Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Van Buren County, Michigan?
There are 8 electricity providers operating in Van Buren County, Michigan.
How many power plants are located in Van Buren County, Michigan?
There is one power plant in Van Buren County, Michigan
