WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Michigan
January
$611highestFebruary
$491March
$240April
$194May
$179June
$175lowestJuly
$190August
$180September
$177October
$189November
$221December
$413Carbon Emissions
1,391 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,433 kWh
Michigan's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Michigan's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Michigan. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Michigan. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Michigan. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Michigan. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Michigan.
36%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
9%
Wind
2%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
781 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,033
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 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.
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| Freezers (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | up to $500/peak kW + $100/kW | Xcel Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
Newberry Water & Light Board has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Hart Hydro has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
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 SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
City of Lowell has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule RS-121 Residential Service Secondary Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Wakefield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Controlled | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
Village of Paw Paw has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service "Rate R" | Fixed | 8¢ |
Alpena Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
Village of L'Anse has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential 2nd meter | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Norway has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL (TOWNSHIP) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| WATER HEATING(CITY) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| WATER HEATING (TOWNSHIP) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL (CITY) | Fixed | 15¢ |
City of Marquette has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Urban Residential - Within the Marquette City Limits | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Rural Residential - Outside the Marquette City Limits | Fixed | 13¢ |
Coldwater Board of Public Util has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Harbor Springs has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Resort Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Resort Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Energy Optimization Plan Surcharge Rates: Residential | Fixed | 0¢ |
| Residential Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Senior Citizen Inside City | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Senior Citizen Outside City | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
City of Dowagiac has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of St Louis has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential All Electric Service A-4 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Water Heater Service Rate A-2 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service A-1 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Electric Heat Service A-3 | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Village of Union City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
City of Charlevoix has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Rural, Senior (Rate 122) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential - Rural (Rate 121) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential - In City (Rate 111) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential - In City, Senior (Rate 112) | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Holland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Supplemental Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Home Occupation H | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Rate A | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
City of Escanaba has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Suburban Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Electric Heat Suburban Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| City Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Electric Heat City Residential | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Suburban Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| City Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
City of Gladstone has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Home Heat Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| All Electric Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| All Electric Residential Non-City | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Rate Schedule HH- Home Heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Hot Water Heater Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service Non-City | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Hot Water Heater Residential Non-City | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Schedule HH-Home Heat Residential Non-City | Fixed | 10¢ |
Wisconsin Public Service - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Single Phase Year-Round Customers ) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service – Two-tier Optional Time-of-Use ( single phase year-round customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service (Single Phase Seasonal Customers) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service – Three-tier Optional Time-of-Use ( single phase year-round customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service – Three-tier Optional Time-of-Use (single phase seasonal customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service – Two-tier Optional Time-of-Use ( single phase seasonal customers) | TOU | 8¢ to 26¢ |
City of Bay City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Inside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Outside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Inside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Outside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Tri-County Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Single Dwelling | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service - Multiple Dwellings | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Crystal Falls has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | TOU | 15¢ to 18¢ |
City of Sturgis has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Rural Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Traverse City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rates | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Senior Citizen Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PILOT TIME OF USE RATE | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
City of Zeeland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
City of Petoskey has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
City of Stephenson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule AS- Seasonal Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
Clinton Village of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Village Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
Ontonagon County R E A has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule AH | Fixed | 17¢ to 20¢ |
| Schedule AS | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Schedule A | Fixed | 20¢ |
Great Lakes Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| GENERAL SERVICE ,Three Phase | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential (Schedule A) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Alternative - Residential (Schedule AS) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE- Single Phase | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Marshall has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Rate-Life Support "LS" | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Rate A-1 | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service Rate A | Fixed | 11¢ |
Village of Chelsea has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service w/ Electric Heat or Water Heating | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
Cloverland Electric Co-op has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL VEHICLE | Fixed | 7¢ to 433¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 93¢ |
City of South Haven has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Lansing has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service (Senior Citizen) - Rate 21 | Fixed | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| Advanced Meter Opt-Out Senior Citizen Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
| Separately Metered PlugIn Electric Vehicle Charging Residential Electric Service | TOU | 13¢ to 28¢ |
| Advanced Meter Opt-Out Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| Senior Citizen Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
| Standard Residential Electric Service | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| Off-Peak Savers Residential Electric Service | TOU | 13¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging - Rate 22 | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
City of Niles has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC USE - OUT OF CITY | Fixed | 9¢ |
| DOMESTIC USE - IN CITY | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Negaunee has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ |
Indiana Michigan Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle(RS-PEV) | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Electric Service(RS) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day 2 | TOU | 17¢ to 21¢ |
Thumb Electric Coop of Mich has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Schedule A-S Seasonal and Low Usage Farm and Home | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Schedule A-TOD Optional Farm and Home Time-of-Day | TOU | 4¢ to 10¢ |
Xcel Energy - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rg-1 - Residential Service Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Time of Day Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 22¢ |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Time of Day Three Phase | TOU | 3¢ to 20¢ |
Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
Village of Baraga has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Eaton Rapids has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Res. Electric Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Res. Electric Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Efficient Electric Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential - Controlled Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
Cherryland Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Sebewaing has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heat H0 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential RX | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential R1 Hot Water Through Meter | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Water Heater Flat Rate R3 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Heat H1 | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential (EO) | Fixed | 0¢ |
| Residential Heat H2 | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential R0 | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Water Heater Flat Rate R2 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential (REP) | Fixed | 87¢ |
| Residential Heat H3 DR | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Midwest Energy Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Interruptible Whole House Comfort Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 9¢ to 23¢ |
City of Grand Haven has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Schedule RSSC-14 Residential Service - Senior Citizen | Fixed | 9¢ to 18¢ |
We Energies - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating Three Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Space Heating Three Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential and Farm Rates Three Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use Single Phase (Rg2) | TOU | 5¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Space Heating Single Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Space Heating Single Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential and Farm Rates Single Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use Three Phase (Rg2) | TOU | 5¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential and Farm Rates Three Phase (Rg1) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Non-Space heating - Single-phase | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Croswell has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| E51 Total Res. Electric & Air Cond | Fixed | 7¢ |
| E06 Senior Citizen Electric | Fixed | 8¢ |
| E11 Residential Electric Heat | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| E02 Residential Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| E01 Residential Electric | Fixed | 9¢ |
Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
Upper Peninsula Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service Capacity | Fixed | 9¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service Seasonal | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service Non-Capacity | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
City of Portland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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