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
$338highestFebruary
$89March
$88lowestApril
$122May
$142June
$145July
$148August
$150September
$145October
$148November
$142December
$101Carbon Emissions
725 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
Houghton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Houghton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Houghton. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Houghton. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Houghton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Houghton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Houghton.
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
$15,854
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 Heating Service - Power Supply Service Non-Capacity | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Seasonal | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Heating Service - Power Supply Service Capacity | Fixed | 9¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Power Supply Service - Non-Capacity(Optional) | Fixed | 16¢ |
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