WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portage
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portage
January
$342highestFebruary
$81lowestMarch
$122April
$133May
$146June
$145July
$149August
$150September
$142October
$148November
$132December
$145Carbon Emissions
765 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
823 kWh
Portage's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Portage's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Portage. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Portage. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Portage. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Portage. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Portage.
38%
Natural Gas
26%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
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.
1,005 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,546
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portage 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.
Midwest Energy Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Interruptible Whole House Comfort Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 28¢ |
Indiana Michigan Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service(RS) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle(RS-PEV) | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day 2 | TOU | 17¢ to 21¢ |
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