WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ann Arbor
January
$568highestFebruary
$503March
$245April
$187May
$183June
$180lowestJuly
$189August
$184September
$181October
$193November
$225December
$409Carbon Emissions
1,353 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,394 kWh
Ann Arbor's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Ann Arbor's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 24%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Ann Arbor. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Ann Arbor. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Ann Arbor. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Ann Arbor. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Ann Arbor.
36%
Natural Gas
24%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
12%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
780 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,016
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ann Arbor 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.
DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
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