WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ridgeway
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ridgeway
January
$340highestFebruary
$83lowestMarch
$138April
$134May
$150June
$147July
$151August
$153September
$145October
$152November
$135December
$130Carbon Emissions
766 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
824 kWh
Ridgeway's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Ridgeway's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Ridgeway. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Ridgeway. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Ridgeway. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Ridgeway. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Ridgeway.
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
$15,998
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ridgeway 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 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¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
Midwest Energy Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Interruptible Whole House Comfort Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 28¢ |
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