WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
North Star
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in North Star
January
$489highestFebruary
$419March
$262April
$187May
$158June
$156lowestJuly
$172August
$160September
$157October
$171November
$207December
$369Carbon Emissions
1,240 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,279 kWh
North Star's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of North Star's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in North Star. Wind provides 9% of the energy in North Star. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in North Star. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in North Star. Solar provides 1% of the energy in North Star.
36%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
9%
Wind
2%
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
$14,773
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in North Star 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 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¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
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