WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Traverse City
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Traverse City
January
$345highestFebruary
$85lowestMarch
$87April
$132May
$150June
$145July
$149August
$150September
$145October
$151November
$133December
$98Carbon Emissions
730 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
786 kWh
Traverse City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Traverse City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Traverse City. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Traverse City. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Traverse City. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Traverse City. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Traverse City.
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.
595 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,848
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Traverse City 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 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¢ |
City of Traverse City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Senior Citizen Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Rates | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PILOT TIME OF USE RATE | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
Cherryland 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¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
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