WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
East Lansing
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Lansing
January
$343highestFebruary
$87lowestMarch
$126April
$149May
$156June
$156July
$155August
$154September
$152October
$156November
$122December
$87lowestCarbon Emissions
761 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
819 kWh
East Lansing'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 Lansing's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in East Lansing. Wind provides 10% of the energy in East Lansing. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in East Lansing. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in East Lansing. Solar provides 1% of the energy in East Lansing.
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.
857 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,138
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in East Lansing 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 NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
City of Lansing has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-Peak Savers Residential Electric Service | TOU | 13¢ to 32¢ |
| Advanced Meter Opt-Out Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging - Rate 22 | TOU | 8¢ to 17¢ |
| Standard Residential Electric Service | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Senior Citizen) - Rate 21 | Fixed | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| 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 Senior Citizen Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
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