WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Van Buren Charter Township
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Van Buren Charter Township
January
$118February
$75lowestMarch
$138April
$125May
$126June
$182July
$249highestAugust
$187September
$162October
$129November
$118December
$96Carbon Emissions
704 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
756 kWh
Van Buren 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 Van Buren Charter Township's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Van Buren Charter Township. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Van Buren Charter Township. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Van Buren Charter Township. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Van Buren Charter Township. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Van Buren 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.
941 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,002
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Van Buren 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 SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
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