WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Independence
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Independence
January
$344highestFebruary
$89March
$128April
$149May
$156June
$156July
$156August
$154September
$152October
$156November
$121December
$87lowestCarbon Emissions
762 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
820 kWh
Independence's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Independence's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Independence. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Independence. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Independence. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Independence. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Independence.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,208
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Independence 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 – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
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