WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Grand Rapids
January
$269highestFebruary
$98lowestMarch
$129April
$146May
$144June
$144July
$144August
$146September
$140October
$149November
$129December
$109Carbon Emissions
721 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
776 kWh
Grand Rapids's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Grand Rapids's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Grand Rapids. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Grand Rapids. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Grand Rapids. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Grand Rapids. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Grand Rapids.
42%
Natural Gas
25%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
10%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
566 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,974
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Grand Rapids 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 | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
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