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Sanford, MI , 48657

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Average Bill

$252

Energy Usage

1,292 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

1,167 lbs

Demand Response

Average Bill

Current

$252

New

$227

Savings

$25

Energy Usage

Current

1,292 kWh

New

1,163 kWh

Savings

129 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

Current

1,167 lbs

New

1,050 lbs

Savings

117 lbs

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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$11

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

EV Chargers

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$5

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$27

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

10 lbs

Water Heaters

Rooftop Solar

Estimated Savings

$252

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1167 lbs

Understand Your Current Energy Usage

Electricity Costs

Your bill is estimated to be $176 on the lower end (around September) and $354 on the higher end (around January). In your state of Michigan, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is 20¢. The cheapest rate can be found in North Dakota, at 12¢ per kWh. The most expensive rate is in Hawaii, at 40¢ per kWh.

Energy Sources

In your state of Michigan, the energy sources are 22% coal, 20% nuclear, 43% natural gas, 1% petroleum, 2% hydroelectric, 10% wind, and 1% solar. This means 65% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 14,004 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 14,001 lbs.

Usage and Consumption

Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 1,292 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,292 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house since the older it is, the less efficient it tends to be. Size also matters, as bigger houses take longer to heat or cool. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.

Your Utility

Your electricity is provided by Consumers Energy Co. To set up your account for a new move, to report an outage, or for any other questions, contact them using the information below.

Phone

1-800-477-5050

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

EV Charger

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

PowerMIDrive Residential Level 2 EVSE Installation Rebate

$500

Consumers Energy Co

Value

$500

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$500

Value

$500

Max

Likely

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$350

Value

$350

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$300

Consumers Energy Co

Value

$300

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$300

Value

$300

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$200

Value

$200

Max

Likely

Consumers Energy Co

$65

Value

$65

Max

Likely

Ongoing Programs

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

$50/year typical

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

$40/year typical

Value

$40/year typical

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Michigan

$3/MWh (market)

Value

$3/MWh (market)

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.