WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Merriweather
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Merriweather
January
$361highestFebruary
$84lowestMarch
$89April
$129May
$152June
$146July
$148August
$150September
$145October
$148November
$86December
$102Carbon Emissions
717 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
772 kWh
Merriweather's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Merriweather's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Merriweather. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Merriweather. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Merriweather. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Merriweather. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Merriweather.
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
$15,384
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Merriweather 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Fixtures | up to $500/peak kW + $100/kW | Xcel Energy | See Details |
Xcel Energy - Michigan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rg-1 Residential Service Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Time of Day Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 22¢ |
| Rg-1 - Residential Service Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Time of Day Three Phase | TOU | 3¢ to 20¢ |
Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
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