WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Alger
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alger
January
$544highestFebruary
$477March
$330April
$215May
$172June
$160lowestJuly
$169August
$167September
$166October
$182November
$250December
$406Carbon Emissions
1,310 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,351 kWh
Alger's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Alger's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in Alger. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Alger. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Alger. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Alger. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Alger.
39%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
19%
Nuclear
10%
Wind
3%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,189
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alger 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.
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 | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
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