Wells County, Indiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Wells County, Indiana Electricity Overview
Citizens in Wells County pay $141.08 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Wells County's average rate is 10.52% lower than at 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour.
With total generation of 129,179 megawatt hours, Wells County is ranked 962nd highest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties for total production.
Wells County is the 56th largest county in Indiana, with 28,103 citizens .
Wells County is the 17th highest county in Indiana for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 4.6 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Wells County generates 32.59% of their required electricity and must bring in the remaining 67.41% from neighboring counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
396,319 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
129,179 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
129,179 MWh
Production per Capita
4.6 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
252,489,285 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,984.42 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bluffton
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Bluffton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.3¢ per kWh
- 5.65% higher than last month
- 2.09% higher than April last year
- 32.82% lower than the Indiana average
- 39.08% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 958th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 191 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,049 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
9.76¢ per kWh
- 0.18% higher than last month
- 6.72% lower than April last year
- 32.64% lower than the Indiana average
- 39.46% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 464th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,080 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.11 per month
- 6.76% lower than last month
- 1.3% higher than April last year
- 40.4% lower than the Indiana average
- 42.25% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 1,070th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 277 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$78.04 per month
- 0.09% higher than last month
- 10.19% lower than April last year
- 40.09% lower than the Indiana average
- 42.65% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 694 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 266th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 471 since April last year
Bluffton, IN Electricity Overview
Bluffton's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 9.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 39.46% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Bluffton, Indiana Electric Utility. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $78.04 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Releasing 95,019,369.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Bluffton ranks 76th highest out of 696 cities in Indiana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 6th worst in Indiana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluffton
Bluffton residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluffton, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton, Indiana Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.55 | 76.7 | 44,686.96 | 4,269,137.82 | |
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 129.62 | 4,059,764.47 | 653,166,556 |
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Ossian, IN Electricity Overview
Ossian's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 1.19% less than the average national rate of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Indiana Michigan Power.
Releasing 29,394,027.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Ossian ranks 165th highest out of 696 cities in Indiana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 6th worst in Indiana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ossian
Ossian residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ossian, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland REMC | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 163.84 | 241,938.94 | 33,082,452.69 | |
| Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 16.09 | 129.62 | 4,059,764.47 | 653,166,556 |
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Markle, IN Electricity Overview
Markle's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 16.56% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Indiana. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $138.61 per month.
Releasing 11,890,933.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Markle ranks 299th highest out of 696 cities in Indiana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 9,008.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 6th worst in Indiana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Markle
Markle residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Markle, Indiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | BUNDLED | 13.17 | 121.47 | 8,707,441.32 | 1,146,606,511 | |
| Heartland REMC | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 163.84 | 241,938.94 | 33,082,452.69 |
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Electricity Production in Wells County, Indiana
Power Plants in Wells County, Indiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Montpelier Electric Generating StationKimura Power LLC (100.00%) | Wells County | IN | Natural Gas | 129,179 | 81,846,098.49 | 633.59 |
Wells County, Indiana Details
As the 58th highest ranked county out of 92 counties in Indiana, Wells County releases 252,489,284.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 8,984.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 420th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Wells County's main fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 128,646.44 megawatt hours, or 99.59% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Wells County:
- Bluffton, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 2.51%
- Bluffton, Indiana Electric Utility: 97.49%
- Markle, Indiana:
- Heartland REMC: 40.42%
- Duke Energy Indiana: 59.58%
- Ossian, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 90.52%
- Heartland REMC: 9.48%
- Poneto, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Uniondale, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Vera Cruz, Indiana:
- Indiana Michigan Power: 100.00%
- Zanesville, Indiana:
- Heartland REMC: 58.47%
- Indiana Michigan Power: 41.53%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Wells County, Indiana?
Wells County, Indiana is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Wells County, Indiana?
Wells County, Indiana has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Wells County, Indiana?
By total megawatt hours sold, Indiana Michigan Power is the largest electricity provider in Wells County, Indiana.
What electricity companies offer service in Wells County, Indiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Michigan Power | 25,072 |
| 2 | Bluffton, Indiana Electric Utility | 5,504 |
| 3 | Heartland REMC | 3,183 |
