WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Six Lakes
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Six Lakes
January
$263highestFebruary
$91lowestMarch
$122April
$145May
$144June
$143July
$145August
$146September
$140October
$150November
$127December
$102Carbon Emissions
708 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
762 kWh
Six Lakes's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Six Lakes's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Six Lakes. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Six Lakes. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Six Lakes. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Six Lakes. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Six Lakes.
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
$14,990
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Six Lakes 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.
Tri-County Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Dwelling | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service - Multiple Dwellings | Fixed | 14¢ |
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 Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL NIGHTTIME SAVERS RATE | TOU | 17¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SMART HOURS RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ON-PEAK BASIC RATE | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
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