Berrien County, MI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Berrien County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Hydroelectric power now accounts for 0.03% of the electricity generated in Berrien County after a 11.60% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.

Berrien County is the 16th highest producing county in the state out of 83 counties when considering megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 99.97% of the megawatt hours produced in Berrien County, ranking it 2nd in the state out of 83 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

Berrien County has a population of 152,900 residents.

Berrien County is the 1st ranked producing county of nuclear power electricity in Michigan out of 83 counties.

Berrien County averages 0.03 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 828th highest in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,489,072 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.74 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    17,544,390 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    4,512 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    17,539,878 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    114.74 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Niles

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Niles Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

17.15¢ per kWh

  • 2.87% higher than last month
  • 5.4% higher than April last year
  • 10.83% lower than the Michigan average
  • 1.4% higher than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
  • 21,611th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 982 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.85¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 5.03% higher than April last year
  • 10.88% lower than the Michigan average
  • 4.53% higher than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since April last year
  • 23,550th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,891 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$113.79 per month

  • 9.96% lower than last month
  • 1.06% higher than April last year
  • 19.05% higher than the Michigan average
  • 0.93% higher than the US average
  • 672nd in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
  • 19,636th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 460 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 704 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$135.27 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 0.59% lower than April last year
  • 19.39% higher than the Michigan average
  • 0.59% lower than the US average
  • 684th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
  • 15,627th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 149 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 100 since April last year

Niles, MI Electricity Overview

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Niles' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 4.53% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Niles is in on the action. They produce 7,468,884 megawatt hours using natural gas as the fuel source. Consumers in Niles use 1.55% of the megawatt hours generated in the city and the excess 98.45% is exported or potentially stored.

The consumption of electricity in Niles accounts for 39,723,342.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 105th 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 99.94% 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 August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.126/kWh$180.10/mo.$83.24/mo.
64th16.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Niles
684th$135.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Niles Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Niles, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED19.50178.2316,607.9161,750,986.95
Niles UtilitiesBUNDLED14.2292.3147,473.466,749,452.22

Benton Harbor, MI Electricity Overview

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Benton Harbor's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 1.49% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 18,002 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.

The consumption of electricity in Benton Harbor accounts for 37,131,392.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 111th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 10th 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 October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.207/kWh$0.099/kWh$189.43/mo.$81.17/mo.
50th15.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton Harbor
674th$128.06Average 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 PowerBUNDLED15.81128.061,090,925.37172,521,604

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St. Joseph, MI Electricity Overview

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St. Joseph's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 1.49% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Indiana Michigan Power has an estimated 18,586 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.

The consumption of electricity in St. Joseph accounts for 31,855,827.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 127th largest emissions amount in the state out of 746 cities. Averaging 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 165th 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 October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.207/kWh$0.099/kWh$189.43/mo.$81.17/mo.
50th15.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Joseph
674th$128.06Average 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 PowerBUNDLED15.81128.061,090,925.37172,521,604

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Electricity Production in Berrien County, Michigan

Power Plants in Berrien County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County MI Nuclear 17,539,878
French Paper HydroFrench Paper Co (100.00%)
Niles MI Conventional Hydroelectric 4,512

There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Berrien County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County MI Nuclear 17,539,878

Berrien County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Berrien County results in 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2929th 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 331st highest power plants of any county in the US, with 2 total plants. Berrien County has roughly 99.97% of its electricity produced from Nuclear.

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99.97%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.03%

Berrien County, Michigan Net Metering

Approximately 66.67% of the electricity suppliers in Berrien County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Michigan has poor regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Berrien County averages out to about 5.62% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Berrien County receiving a rank of 2251st best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

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:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
    • Niles Utilities: 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 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 3 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Berrien County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Indiana Michigan Power70,927
2Niles Utilities6,351
3Midwest Energy & Communications4,810

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-30