WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Zilwaukee
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Zilwaukee
January
$220highestFebruary
$85lowestMarch
$118April
$125May
$142June
$141July
$143August
$144September
$139October
$147November
$124December
$100Carbon Emissions
680 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
731 kWh
Zilwaukee's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Zilwaukee's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Zilwaukee. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Zilwaukee. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Zilwaukee. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Zilwaukee. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Zilwaukee.
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.
708 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,067
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Zilwaukee 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 NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
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