Electricity rates in New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo (1,876 people, Berrien County) is served by Indiana Michigan Power Co.. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 16.68¢/kWh, 21% less than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving New Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.68¢ | $138 | 113K | 932 |
Power outages in Berrien County right now
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Outage history in Berrien County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,875 | 5,397 |
| Days with outages | 192 | 166 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,086 (63.1%) | 19,751 (154.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,875 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Three Oaks 16.7¢
- Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert 16.7¢
- Bridgman 16.7¢
- Stevensville 16.7¢
- Buchanan 16.7¢
- Berrien Springs 16.7¢
- Fair Plain 16.7¢
- Niles 16.7¢
- Saint Joseph 16.7¢
- Benton Harbor 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 49117
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Buffalo?
Most homes in New Buffalo get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.68¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in New Buffalo?
About $138 a month, based on 830 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 16.68¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Buffalo, MI?
Indiana Michigan Power Co. serves New Buffalo.
How often does the power go out in New Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Berrien County averaged 89 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 166 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 19,751 customers (154.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.