WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling Heights

Michigan

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The State of Electricity in Sterling Heights

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sterling Heights

Average monthly bill

January

$468highest

February

$428

March

$241

April

$183

May

$164

June

$161lowest

July

$181

August

$176

September

$163

October

$173

November

$207

December

$344

Carbon Emissions

1,232 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,270 kWh

Where does Sterling Heights’s electricity come from?

Sterling Heights's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Sterling Heights's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Sterling Heights. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Sterling Heights. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Sterling Heights. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling Heights. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Sterling Heights.

36%

Natural Gas

27%

Coal

23%

Nuclear

9%

Wind

2%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Sterling Heights

The state of solar in Sterling Heights

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,089 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,732

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Sterling Heights 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.

Utilities in Sterling Heights

DTE Electric Rates

DTE Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE	TOU	14¢ to 18¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU	TOU	14¢ to 25¢
Residential Time of Use Pilot 1	TOU	15¢ to 16¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU	TOU	18¢ to 23¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING	Fixed	16¢ to 17¢
Residential Time of Use Pilot 2	TOU	15¢ to 20¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER	Fixed	18¢ to 19¢
WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE	Fixed	14¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE	TOU	13¢ to 26¢
INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE	Fixed	16¢ to 16¢

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