WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Michigan
January
$717highestFebruary
$506March
$310April
$212May
$211June
$199lowestJuly
$221August
$221September
$206October
$224November
$302December
$561Carbon Emissions
1,154 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,471 kWh
Michigan's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Michigan's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 19%. Coal provides 15% of the energy in Michigan. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Michigan. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Michigan. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Michigan. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Michigan.
48%
Natural Gas
19%
Nuclear
15%
Coal
9%
Wind
6%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
781 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$20,047
Average system cost
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Michigan 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.
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| Light Fixtures | up to $500/peak kW + $100/kW | Xcel Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
Ontonagon County R E A has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule AS | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Schedule AH | Fixed | 17¢ to 20¢ |
| Schedule A | Fixed | 20¢ |
Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 17¢ |
City of Grand Haven has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Marshall has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Rate-Life Support "LS" | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Space Heat | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
Clinton Village of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Village Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Lansing has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Advanced Meter Opt-Out Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| Separately Metered PlugIn Electric Vehicle Charging Residential Electric Service | TOU | 13¢ to 28¢ |
| Advanced Meter Opt-Out Senior Citizen Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
| Senior Citizen Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
| Off-Peak Savers Residential | TOU | 12¢ to 30¢ |
| Standard Residential | TOU | 15¢ to 17¢ |
City of Niles has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC USE - IN CITY | Fixed | 9¢ |
| DOMESTIC USE - OUT OF CITY | Fixed | 9¢ |
Thumb Electric Coop of Mich has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Optional Farm and Home Time-of-Day | TOU | 8¢ to 16¢ |
City of Croswell has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| E51 Total Res. Electric & Air Cond | Fixed | 7¢ |
| E01 Residential Electric | Fixed | 9¢ |
| E06 Senior Citizen Electric | Fixed | 8¢ |
| E11 Residential Electric Heat | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| E02 Residential Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
Tri-County Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Multiple Dwellings | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Dwelling | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 23¢ |
Consumers Energy Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 20¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 20¢ to 27¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 19¢ to 27¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 20¢ to 27¢ |
City of Hart Hydro has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Crystal Falls has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | TOU | 15¢ to 19¢ |
City of Escanaba has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| City Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Electric Heat Suburban Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Suburban Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Suburban Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Electric Heat City Residential | Fixed | 2¢ |
| City Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
City of Portland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Wisconsin Public Service - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Use(single phase seasonal customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service (Single Phase Seasonal Customers) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service - Optional Time-of-Use( single phase year-round customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service – Three-tier Optional Time-of-Use ( single phase year-round customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Service – Three-tier Optional Time-of-Use (single phase seasonal customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Service (Single Phase Year-Round Customers ) | Fixed | 15¢ |
City of Sebewaing has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heat H0 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential R1 Hot Water Through Meter | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Heat H1 | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential R0 | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Water Heater Flat Rate R2 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Heat H2 | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Heat H3 DR | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential R0 | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Water Heater Flat Rate R3 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential (REP) | Fixed | 87¢ |
| Residential RX | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential (EO) | Fixed | 0¢ |
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 Time-of-Day(RS-TOD) | TOU | 7¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day 2(RS-TOD2) | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Electric Service(RS) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle(RS-PEV) | TOU | 7¢ to 26¢ |
City of Marquette has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Urban Residential - Within the Marquette City Limits | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Rural Residential - Outside the Marquette City Limits | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Norway has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL (CITY) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| WATER HEATING(CITY) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL (TOWNSHIP) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| WATER HEATING (TOWNSHIP) | Fixed | 17¢ |
City of Wakefield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Controlled | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
City of Negaunee has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
City of South Haven has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Gladstone has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service (Non-City) | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of St Louis has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Water Heater Service Rate A-2 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service A-4 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service A-1 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Electric Heat Service A-3 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Village of L'Anse has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential 2nd meter | Fixed | 13¢ |
Village of Chelsea has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service w/ Electric Heat or Water Heating | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Holland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use (EV) | TOU | 3¢ to 12¢ |
Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 24¢ |
Newberry Water & Light Board has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Charlevoix has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - In City, Senior (Rate 112) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Rural, Senior (Rate 122) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential - Rural (Rate 121) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential - In City (Rate 111) | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Harbor Springs has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Senior Citizen Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Energy Optimization Plan Surcharge Rates: Residential | Fixed | 0¢ |
| Residential Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Resort Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Resort Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Senior Citizen Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
City of Bay City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Outside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Inside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Outside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Inside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Village of Paw Paw has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service "Rate R" | Fixed | 8¢ |
Xcel Energy - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - Option 1 | TOU | 10¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - Option 3 | TOU | 10¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - Option 5 | TOU | 10¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - Option 4 | TOU | 10¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service( Standard Meter ) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - Option 2 | TOU | 10¢ to 22¢ |
Midwest Energy Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 10¢ to 24¢ |
| Interruptible Whole House Comfort Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
Alpena Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
Great Lakes Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Schedule A) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Alternative Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 15¢ |
| General Service - Three Phase | Fixed | 17¢ |
City of Lowell has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule RS-121 Residential Service Secondary Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
Village of Baraga has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
Cherryland Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Use | TOU | 11¢ to 21¢ |
City of Stephenson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Dowagiac has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ |
Upper Peninsula Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Seasonal | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
City of Eaton Rapids has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Res. Electric Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Res. Electric Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
City of Traverse City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Senior Citizen | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Rates | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Pilot Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
Coldwater Board of Public Util has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Sturgis has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 575¢ |
| Residential Rural Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 575¢ |
DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle | TOU | 14¢ to 27¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 18¢ to 215¢ |
| Residential Enhanced Time-of-Day | TOU | 15¢ to 26¢ |
| Water Heating Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Standard Time-of-Day | TOU | 18¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Non-Transmitting Meter | Fixed | 19¢ to 20¢ |
Village of Union City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
City of Zeeland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule AS- Seasonal Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Petoskey has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
Cloverland Electric Co-op has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 182¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL VEHICLE | TOU | 8¢ to 433¢ |
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