WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Orion Twp
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Orion Twp
January
$361highestFebruary
$116March
$142April
$161May
$169June
$172July
$175August
$169September
$164October
$173November
$125December
$113lowestCarbon Emissions
843 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
907 kWh
Orion Twp's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Orion Twp's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Orion Twp. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Orion Twp. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Orion Twp. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Orion Twp. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Orion Twp.
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
$17,477
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Orion Twp 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.
DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
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