WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Van Buren Township
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Van Buren Township
January
$554highestFebruary
$480March
$231April
$182May
$178June
$175lowestJuly
$191August
$185September
$177October
$190November
$216December
$380Carbon Emissions
1,339 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,380 kWh
Van Buren Township's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Van Buren Township's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Van Buren Township. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Van Buren Township. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Van Buren Township. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Van Buren Township. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Van Buren Township.
36%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
9%
Wind
2%
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
$16,224
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Van Buren Township 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 Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
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