WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Independence Twp
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Independence Twp
January
$712highestFebruary
$570March
$279April
$221May
$200June
$196lowestJuly
$212August
$207September
$199October
$215November
$245December
$494Carbon Emissions
1,562 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,611 kWh
Independence Twp's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Independence Twp's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 24%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Independence Twp. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Independence Twp. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Independence Twp. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Independence Twp. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Independence Twp.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,141
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Independence Twp 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 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¢ |
| 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¢ |
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