Michigan

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Au Sable
January
$504highestFebruary
$457March
$310April
$213May
$196June
$157lowestJuly
$177August
$165September
$167October
$179November
$286December
$382Carbon Emissions
1,314 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,361 kWh
Au Sable's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Au Sable's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 22%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Au Sable. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Au Sable. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Au Sable. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Au Sable. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Au Sable.
43%
Natural Gas
22%
Coal
20%
Nuclear
10%
Wind
2%
Hydroelectric
1%
Petroleum
1%
Solar
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
$13,751
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Au Sable 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 NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 19¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 19¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 19¢ to 26¢ |
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