WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Trenton
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Trenton
January
$475highestFebruary
$425March
$223April
$179May
$168lowestJune
$169July
$186August
$180September
$168lowestOctober
$177November
$212December
$351Carbon Emissions
1,214 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,251 kWh
Trenton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Trenton's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 24%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Trenton. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Trenton. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Trenton. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Trenton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Trenton.
36%
Natural Gas
24%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
12%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
726 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,005
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Trenton 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
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