Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Grand Rapids
January
$398highestFebruary
$120March
$144April
$189May
$192June
$197July
$195August
$192September
$185October
$201November
$147December
$105lowestCarbon Emissions
935 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,006 kWh
East Grand Rapids's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of East Grand Rapids's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in East Grand Rapids. Wind provides 10% of the energy in East Grand Rapids. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in East Grand Rapids. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in East Grand Rapids. Solar provides 1% of the energy in East Grand Rapids.
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.
625 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,247
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in East Grand Rapids 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 SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS 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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