WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Bend
Indiana
Indiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Bend
January
$199highestFebruary
$82lowestMarch
$96April
$115May
$113June
$113July
$113August
$116September
$110October
$116November
$101December
$93Carbon Emissions
915 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
775 kWh
South Bend's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of South Bend's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in South Bend. Solar provides 3% of the energy in South Bend.
56%
Coal
30%
Natural Gas
11%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
613 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,969
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Bend can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Indiana Michigan Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service – Demand Metered(R.S.D) | TOU | 13¢ to 265¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day 2 | TOU | 14¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 9¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential - Off-Peak Energy Storage/ Plug-in Electric Vehicle (OPES/PEV) | TOU | 7¢ to 20¢ |
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