WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hamilton
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hamilton
January
$347highestFebruary
$83lowestMarch
$139April
$145May
$150June
$147July
$150August
$151September
$145October
$152November
$136December
$95Carbon Emissions
759 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
817 kWh
Hamilton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Hamilton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Hamilton. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Hamilton. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Hamilton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Hamilton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Hamilton.
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.
959 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,200
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hamilton 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.
Great Lakes Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| GENERAL SERVICE- Single Phase | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Alternative - Residential (Schedule AS) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential (Schedule A) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE ,Three Phase | Fixed | 16¢ |
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 SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ 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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