WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portsmouth Charter Township
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portsmouth Charter Township
January
$126February
$94lowestMarch
$155April
$124May
$117June
$179July
$268highestAugust
$171September
$153October
$145November
$98December
$95Carbon Emissions
712 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
766 kWh
Portsmouth Charter Township's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Portsmouth Charter Township's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Portsmouth Charter Township. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Portsmouth Charter Township. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Portsmouth Charter Township. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Portsmouth Charter Township. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Portsmouth Charter Township.
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.
984 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,011
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portsmouth Charter Township 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 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
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