WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bay City
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bay City
January
$238highestFebruary
$97lowestMarch
$128April
$127May
$145June
$144July
$145August
$147September
$140October
$150November
$128December
$106Carbon Emissions
699 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
752 kWh
Bay City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Bay City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Bay City. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Bay City. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Bay City. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Bay City. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Bay City.
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.
553 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,011
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bay City 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Freezers (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Bay City Electric Light & Power | See Details |
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 - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Outside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Outside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Inside City Customers | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Charging Service Inside City Customers | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
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 SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
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