WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Trenton
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Trenton
January
$254highestFebruary
$90lowestMarch
$120April
$146May
$144June
$144July
$149August
$147September
$140October
$148November
$130December
$130Carbon Emissions
719 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
773 kWh
Trenton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Trenton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Trenton. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Trenton. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Trenton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Trenton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Trenton.
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.
726 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,005
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Trenton 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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