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Grand Traverse County, Michigan Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.07 cents, while residents of Grand Traverse County pay an average rate of 8.62% more than the national average at 17.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
Consumers Energy is the largest supplier in Grand Traverse County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Grand Traverse County ranks 22nd out of 83 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 939,497.94 megawatt hours.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Grand Traverse County experienced a 16.37% drop within the preceding 12 months.
Citizens of Grand Traverse County pay roughly 20.51% less than the $137.93 nationwide average monthly residential electricity expense.
Grand Traverse County comes in as the 745th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US, releasing 383,718,632.38 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
939,498MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.74MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
383,718,632kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,977.84kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Traverse City
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Rates and Production Categories
Traverse City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
15.32¢ per kWh
- 0.96% higher than last month
- 3.31% higher than March last year
- 18.05% lower than the Michigan average
- 8.36% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since March last year
- 17,302nd in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has increased by 254 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 192 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.45¢ per kWh
- 0.27% higher than last month
- 3.47% higher than March last year
- 17.99% lower than the Michigan average
- 3.87% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since March last year
- 18,402nd in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 721 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$87.45 per month
- 0.85% higher than last month
- 2.32% lower than March last year
- 17.63% lower than the Michigan average
- 27.47% lower than the US average
- 34th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since March last year
- 3,304th in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 569 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 147 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$94.08 per month
- 0.18% lower than last month
- 1.55% lower than March last year
- 16.87% lower than the Michigan average
- 30.76% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since March last year
- 2,239th in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has increased by 262 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 310 since March last year
Traverse City, MI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.45 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Traverse City, which is 17.99% below the average Michigan price of 18.84 cents and 3.87% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 102,689.53 megawatt hours, Traverse City Light & Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Traverse City average is 31.79% lower at $94.08 per month.
Traverse City citizens average 3,977.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 46th highest in Michigan out of 746 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 60,713,815.37 kilograms, which is the 72nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Traverse City have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Traverse City
Traverse City residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
31st15.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Traverse City
44th$94.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Traverse City Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Traverse City, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryland Electric | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 104.01 | 267,132.14 | 42,293,689.28 | |
| Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 18.75 | 115.4 | 12,213,462.79 | 2,290,252,195 | |
| Spartan Renewable Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| BUNDLED | 11.89 | 64.3 | 57,331.77 | 6,816,885.07 |
5 providers total
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Kingsley, MI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.71 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Kingsley, which is 0.69% below the average Michigan price of 18.84 cents and 16.41% more than the US average of 16.07 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Kingsley citizens average 3,977.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 9th highest in Michigan out of 746 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,730,510.1 kilograms, which is the 340th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Kingsley have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingsley
Kingsley residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
492nd18.71¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingsley
450th$115.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingsley Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Kingsley, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 18.75 | 115.4 | 12,213,462.79 | 2,290,252,195 | |
| Spartan Renewable Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY |
3 providers total
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Grawn CDP, MI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Grawn CDP, which is 8.38% below the average Michigan price of 18.84 cents and 7.40% more than the US average of 16.07 cents. With an estimated 42 total residential customers, Consumers Energy is the largest supplier in the city. Grawn CDP has the 447th largest population in Michigan, with 929 residents living within its borders.
Grawn CDP citizens average 3,977.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 346th highest in Michigan out of 746 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,695,416 kilograms, which is the 445th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Grawn CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grawn CDP
Grawn CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
111th17.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grawn CDP
131st$109.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grawn CDP Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Grawn CDP, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryland Electric | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 104.01 | 267,132.14 | 42,293,689.28 | |
| Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 18.75 | 115.4 | 12,213,462.79 | 2,290,252,195 | |
| Spartan Renewable Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY |
4 providers total
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Grand Traverse County, Michigan Details
Grand Traverse County, Michigan Net Metering
Grand Traverse County has 3 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Michigan has poor regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.
Energy Loss
There are 3 electricity providers in Grand Traverse County that report energy loss, including Consumers Energy, Cherryland Electric, and Traverse City Light & Power. Together, these 3 companies average an annual energy loss of 4.18% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.44%, resulting in a rank of 976th best in the nation and a state rank of 10th best out of 3230 and 83 counties, respectively.
Power Companies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Consumers Energy
- Cherryland Electric
- Strategic Energy LLC
- Spartan Renewable Energy
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Grand Traverse County, Michigan?
There are 5 electricity suppliers operating in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Grand Traverse County, Michigan?
By total revenue, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity company in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What electricity companies offer service in Grand Traverse County, Michigan?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumers Energy | 31,382 |
| 2 | Cherryland Electric | 11,297 |
| 3 | 10,454 | |
| 4 | Strategic Energy LLC | 10 |
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29
