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LaPorte County, Indiana Electricity Overview

LaPorte County is the 16th largest county in Indiana.

In LaPorte County, 1,626,776.01 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel types. LaPorte County ranks 393rd out of 3230 counties in the US for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.

LaPorte County is the 163rd worst polluting county in the United States when considering pollution per person. The county emits 14,472.38 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

As the 489th largest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation, LaPorte County generates 1,626,776.01 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

The monthly residential electricity bill average in LaPorte County is $120.68, compared to the Indiana average bill of $131.14. LaPorte County citizens enjoy a 7.98% lower average bill each month compared to other citizens in Indiana.

About 1,606,192.99 megawatt hours of electricity in LaPorte County are generated each year using natural gas. This is 14.38 megawatt hours per customer in the county each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,574,884 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,626,776 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,626,776 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,616,202,967 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    14,472.38 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Michigan City

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Michigan City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

19.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 4.09% higher than April last year
  • 27.31% higher than the Indiana average
  • 15.44% higher than the US average
  • 694th in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
  • 26,705th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 646 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.85¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 0.19% lower than April last year
  • 23.2% higher than the Indiana average
  • 10.73% higher than the US average
  • 694th in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 24,551st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,151 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$95.44 per month

  • 6.66% lower than last month
  • 2.43% higher than April last year
  • 12.64% lower than the Indiana average
  • 15.35% lower than the US average
  • 154th in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 264 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 8,281st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 360 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$113.01 per month

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 4.68% lower than April last year
  • 13.25% lower than the Indiana average
  • 16.95% lower than the US average
  • 153rd in the state out of 694 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since April last year
  • 6,835th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 301 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,438 since April last year

Michigan City, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Michigan City, resulting in the city ranking 694th out of 696 cities in Indiana. There has been a 17.83% rise in usage of non-renewable fuels in the city in the last year. The city generates approximately 50.89 megawatt hours per resident a year from its electrical generating plants, which makes it the 7th highest generator out of 696 cities in the state.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Michigan City averages 14,472.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 462,609,606.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 18th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Michigan City's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 98.73% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City

Michigan City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
694th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Michigan City
153rd$113.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.751131,626,776.013,259,778.8578,529,883

La Porte, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of La Porte, resulting in the city ranking 694th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 68,389.16 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $113.01 per month, while the Indiana average is $131.14.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. La Porte averages 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 198,119,167.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 44th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in La Porte has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Porte

La Porte residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.129/kWh$170.65/mo.$76.97/mo.
694th17.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Porte
153rd$113.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Porte Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Porte, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.751133,259,778.8578,529,883

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Westville, IN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.45 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westville, resulting in the city ranking 597th out of 696 cities in Indiana. Northern Indiana Public Services Company sells an estimated 15,797.72 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $114.38 per month, while the Indiana average is $131.14.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Westville averages 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 54,608,211.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 114th worst in Indiana for total pollution. The electricity used in Westville has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westville

Westville residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.194/kWh$0.129/kWh$169.50/mo.$79.46/mo.
597th17.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westville
165th$114.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westville, Indiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kankakee Valley REMCBUNDLED13.67126.95198,583.4627,139,762.59
Northern Indiana Public Services CompanyBUNDLED17.751133,259,778.8578,529,883

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Electricity Production in LaPorte County, Indiana

Power Plants in LaPorte County, Indiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Michigan City IN Coal 1,626,776.011,669,456,222.71,026.245/2028

LaPorte County, Indiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. LaPorte County averages 14,472.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 163rd worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 1,616,202,967.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. Coal is the primary fuel in LaPorte County, with 98.73% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. LaPorte County is home to one power plant.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
98.73%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.27%

LaPorte County, Indiana Net Metering

There are 3 companies in LaPorte County providing electricity. Of those 3, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Indiana has above average laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 6.65%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, LaPorte County is ranked as the 2627th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in LaPorte County:

  • Kingsbury, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Kingsford Heights, Indiana:
    • Kingsford Heights, Indiana Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • La Crosse, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • La Porte, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Long Beach, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Michiana Shores, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Michigan City, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Pottawattamie Park, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Trail Creek, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 100.00%
  • Wanatah, Indiana:
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 3.84%
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 96.16%
  • Westville, Indiana:
    • Northern Indiana Public Services Company: 90.20%
    • Kankakee Valley REMC: 9.80%

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

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in LaPorte County, Indiana?

LaPorte County, Indiana has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in LaPorte County, Indiana?

There is one active electricity plant in LaPorte County, Indiana

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in LaPorte County, Indiana?

The largest electricity supplier in LaPorte County, Indiana by megawatt hours sold is Northern Indiana Public Services Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in LaPorte County, Indiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Indiana Public Services Company52,779
2Indiana Michigan Power18,004
3Kankakee Valley REMC5,498

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-30