WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Waterford Township
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Waterford Township
January
$354highestFebruary
$80lowestMarch
$135April
$142May
$147June
$143July
$149August
$148September
$142October
$148November
$131December
$91Carbon Emissions
756 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
813 kWh
Waterford Township's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Waterford Township's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Waterford Township. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Waterford Township. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Waterford Township. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Waterford Township. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Waterford Township.
38%
Natural Gas
26%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
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.
775 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,057
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Waterford 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 - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – STANDARD TOU | TOU | 18¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 1 | TOU | 15¢ to 16¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – ENHANCED TOU | TOU | 14¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE | TOU | 14¢ to 18¢ |
| INTERRUPTIBLE SPACE-CONDITIONING SERVICE RATE | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE | TOU | 13¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Pilot 2 | TOU | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE – NON-TRANSMITTING METER | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
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