WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Branch
Michigan
Michigan
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Branch
January
$264highestFebruary
$82lowestMarch
$107April
$124May
$145June
$142July
$144August
$146September
$140October
$146November
$119December
$96Carbon Emissions
683 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
735 kWh
West Branch's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of West Branch's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in West Branch. Wind provides 10% of the energy in West Branch. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in West Branch. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in West Branch. Solar provides 1% of the energy in West Branch.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,192
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Branch 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¢ |
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