WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Michigan
North Dakota
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Michigan
January
$313highestFebruary
$231March
$213April
$116May
$93June
$85lowestJuly
$95August
$90September
$88October
$98November
$182December
$260Carbon Emissions
1,894 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,517 kWh
Michigan's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Michigan's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 35%. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Michigan. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Michigan.
54%
Coal
35%
Wind
6%
Natural Gas
5%
Hydroelectric
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
$12,011
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
15 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Michigan 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.
Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 800¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
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