WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plainwell
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plainwell
January
$342highestFebruary
$84lowestMarch
$125April
$134May
$148June
$146July
$149August
$151September
$143October
$150November
$133December
$148Carbon Emissions
774 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
832 kWh
Plainwell's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Plainwell's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Plainwell. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Plainwell. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Plainwell. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Plainwell. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Plainwell.
38%
Natural Gas
26%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
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
$16,677
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Plainwell 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 SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| 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¢ |
Great Lakes Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Alternative - Residential (Schedule AS) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE ,Three Phase | Fixed | 16¢ |
| GENERAL SERVICE- Single Phase | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential (Schedule A) | Fixed | 14¢ |
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