WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Central Lake
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Central Lake
January
$506highestFebruary
$468March
$318April
$224May
$181June
$166lowestJuly
$179August
$175September
$171October
$192November
$241December
$406Carbon Emissions
1,305 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,346 kWh
Central Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Central Lake's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in Central Lake. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Central Lake. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Central Lake. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Central Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Central Lake.
39%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
19%
Nuclear
10%
Wind
3%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
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
$14,901
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Central Lake 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.
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 NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
Great Lakes Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Schedule A) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE ,Three Phase | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Alternative - Residential (Schedule AS) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE- Single Phase | Fixed | 14¢ |
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