WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Black River
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Black River
January
$355highestFebruary
$87lowestMarch
$89April
$130May
$153June
$144July
$149August
$150September
$145October
$148November
$135December
$99Carbon Emissions
736 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
792 kWh
Black River's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Black River's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Black River. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Black River. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Black River. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Black River. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Black River.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,810
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Black River 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.
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 Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Seasonal Residential Service | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential - Controlled Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential - Efficient Electric Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
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