WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Houghton
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Houghton
January
$678highestFebruary
$583March
$447April
$247May
$209June
$175lowestJuly
$177August
$178September
$177October
$205November
$303December
$517Carbon Emissions
1,663 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,714 kWh
Houghton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Houghton's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Houghton. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Houghton. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Houghton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Houghton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Houghton.
36%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
9%
Wind
2%
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
$15,854
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Houghton 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.
Upper Peninsula Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service Non-Capacity | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service Seasonal | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service Capacity | Fixed | 9¢ to 16¢ |
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