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Alpena County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Citizens of Alpena County use enough electricity to release 8,071.58 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 3rd highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in Michigan.

Alpena County ranks 593rd out of 3230 counties in the US for natural gas generation, with 57,969.4 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.

Usage of non-renewable fuel sources has increased by 6.87% in Alpena County.

Alpena County's average residential electricity rate is 17.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.88% above the nationwide average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Alpena County is 1030th in the US out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.12 megawatt hours per person per year.

Alpena County is the 979th largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the United States, with a population of 28,913 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 244,063.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    282,326 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.76 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    244,063 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    32,247 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    211,816 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.44 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    233,373,611 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,071.58 kg

Recent Energy News in Alpena

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Alpena Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.2¢ per kWh

  • 2.22% lower than last month
  • 4.24% lower than February last year
  • 19.71% lower than the Michigan average
  • 6.74% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since February last year
  • 13,632nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,793 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,634 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.93¢ per kWh

  • 0.35% lower than last month
  • 10.12% higher than February last year
  • 16.94% lower than the Michigan average
  • 5.95% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since February last year
  • 15,337th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 114 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,641 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$75.48 per month

  • 21.68% lower than last month
  • 6.9% lower than February last year
  • 28.14% lower than the Michigan average
  • 39.79% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,605th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 358 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,146 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$83.66 per month

  • 0.55% lower than last month
  • 7.72% higher than February last year
  • 26.88% lower than the Michigan average
  • 36.87% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since February last year
  • 727th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 82 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 593 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.86¢ per kWh

  • 1.65% higher than last month
  • 0.35% higher than February last year
  • 3.38% lower than the Michigan average
  • 1.82% higher than the US average
  • 470th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 435 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 181 since February last year
  • 19,700th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,794 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,226 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.96¢ per kWh

  • 0.03% higher than last month
  • 11.76% higher than February last year
  • 3.3% lower than the Michigan average
  • 1.11% lower than the US average
  • 230th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 49 since February last year
  • 18,756th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 724 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,095 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$343.41 per month

  • 1.05% lower than last month
  • 2.11% lower than February last year
  • 41.49% lower than the Michigan average
  • 79.47% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 47 since February last year
  • 5,583rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,672 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 721 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$350.31 per month

  • 0.18% lower than last month
  • 8.15% higher than February last year
  • 45.51% lower than the Michigan average
  • 78.67% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,386th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 91 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,046 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.4¢ per kWh

  • 4.62% lower than last month
  • 0.13% lower than February last year
  • 8.59% lower than the Michigan average
  • 24.9% lower than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since February last year
  • 9,610th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,568 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,124 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.03¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% lower than last month
  • 20.11% lower than February last year
  • 15.78% lower than the Michigan average
  • 31.08% lower than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 225 since February last year
  • 7,218th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 867 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,470 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$240,266.67 per month

  • 12.55% higher than last month
  • 10.94% higher than February last year
  • 300.98% higher than the Michigan average
  • 683.76% higher than the US average
  • 708th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since February last year
  • 26,057th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 199 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 288 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$255,686.11 per month

  • 0.78% higher than last month
  • 37.46% lower than February last year
  • 304.11% higher than the Michigan average
  • 650.06% higher than the US average
  • 706th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 25,953rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 171 since February last year

Alpena Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

11,253 MWh

  • 17.68% lower than last month
  • 9.51% lower than February last year
  • 72.14% lower than the Michigan average
  • 51.4% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 382nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 54 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

15,220.46 MWh

  • 1.75% lower than last month
  • 8.41% lower than February last year
  • 60.89% lower than the Michigan average
  • 40.8% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 342nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 72 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

11,907,339.92 MWh

  • 21.93% lower than last month
  • 17.33% lower than February last year
  • 27.9% lower than the Michigan average
  • 23.31% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 218th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

17,285,146.72 MWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 1.6% higher than February last year
  • 3.21% higher than the Michigan average
  • 48.34% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 224th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 54 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

3,258.54 MWh

  • 22.45% higher than last month
  • 95.03% higher than February last year
  • 93.65% lower than the Michigan average
  • 91.44% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 229th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

2,557.98 MWh

  • 4.57% higher than last month
  • 23.53% lower than February last year
  • 94.86% lower than the Michigan average
  • 94.23% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 264th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 131 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Petroleum Coke Fuel Types for February, 2024

9,831,155.18 MWh

  • 27.47% lower than last month
  • 26.26% lower than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 226.12% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 25 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Petroleum Coke

15,648,311.02 MWh

  • 3.06% lower than last month
  • 0.67% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 172.35% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 25 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,076,184.74 MWh

  • 22.3% higher than last month
  • 93.66% higher than February last year
  • 89.83% lower than the Michigan average
  • 85.82% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 208th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 28 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

1,636,835.7 MWh

  • 4.43% higher than last month
  • 22.06% higher than February last year
  • 91.84% lower than the Michigan average
  • 90.76% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 240th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 173 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Petroleum Coke Fuel Types for February, 2024

7,994.46 MWh

  • 27.38% lower than last month
  • 25.74% lower than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 198.39% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 25 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Petroleum Coke

12,662.48 MWh

  • 2.93% lower than last month
  • 1.09% higher than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 152.2% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 25 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Alpena, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Alpena is about 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.54% less than Michigan's average rate of 18.79 cents and 1.41% more than the US average of 16.02 cents. Alpena Power Company has an estimated 1,287 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. The city has had a 8.34% decrease in the use of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas.

Electricity use in Alpena results in 97,262,558.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 53rd highest amount of any city in Michigan. Additionally, the city ranks 3rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Petroleum Coke makes up 69.17% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Alpena. Natural Gas (26.06%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (2.55%). Alpena has 3 power producing plants, which is the most for a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alpena

Alpena residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.122/kWh$99.45/mo.$60.83/mo.
63rd16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alpena
17th$83.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alpena Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alpena, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpena Power CompanyBUNDLED15.9083.6786,751.213,793,200
Presque Isle Electric and Gas CooperativeBUNDLED17.4383.93184,93332,236,500

Ossineke CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Ossineke CDP is about 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 57th out of 746 cities in Michigan. Alpena Power Company is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $83.67 per month.

Ossineke CDP emits 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 600th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. A total of 3,609,605.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Ossineke CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ossineke CDP

Ossineke CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.122/kWh$99.45/mo.$60.83/mo.
57th15.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ossineke CDP
16th$83.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ossineke CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ossineke CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alpena Power CompanyBUNDLED15.9083.6786,751.213,793,200

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Hubbard Lake CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Hubbard Lake CDP is about 18.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.15% less than Michigan's average rate of 18.79 cents and 14.76% more than the US average of 16.02 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $107.49 per month.

Hubbard Lake CDP emits 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 269th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. A total of 3,356,087.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Hubbard Lake CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hubbard Lake CDP

Hubbard Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
291st18.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hubbard Lake CDP
93rd$107.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hubbard Lake CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hubbard Lake CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.71115.5612,256,215.72,292,772,653
Presque Isle Electric and Gas CooperativeBUNDLED17.4383.93184,93332,236,500
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Alpena County, Michigan

Power Plants in Alpena County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Alpena Cement PlantLafarge Corp (100.00%)
Alpena MI Petroleum Coke 185,430210,302,686.581,134.14
Decorative Panels IntlDecorative Panels International, Inc. (100.00%)
Alpena MI Natural Gas 31,3117,302,408.12233.22
Norway Point Hydropower ProjectThunder Bay Power Co LLC (100.00%)
Alpena County MI Conventional Hydroelectric 12,995
Four Mile Hydropower ProjectThunder Bay Power Co LLC (100.00%)
Alpena County MI Conventional Hydroelectric 8,649
Ninth Street Hydropower ProjectThunder Bay Power Co LLC (100.00%)
Alpena MI Conventional Hydroelectric 5,678

Alpena County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 233,373,610.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Alpena County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 3rd highest in the state in pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 8,071.58 kilograms of emissions per resident. Around 63.04% of electricity in Alpena County comes from generation using Petroleum Coke. Natural Gas and Conventional Hydroelectric are also highly used fuels in the county, with 23.75% and 11.19% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Alpena County has 5 electricity generation plants, which is 560th most in the country.

PETROLEUM COKE
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
63.04%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
23.75%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.19%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
2.02%

Alpena County, Michigan Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Alpena County include Alpena Power Company and Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative Michigan has poor regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Alpena County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.19% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Alpena County ranks 2518th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Alpena County, Michigan

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Alpena County, Michigan?

There are 2 electricity companies serving customers in Alpena County, Michigan.

What electricity companies offer service in Alpena County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alpena Power Company15,491
2Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative5,509

What electricity company is the largest provider in Alpena County, Michigan?

The largest electricity supplier in Alpena County, Michigan by megawatt hours sold is Alpena Power Company.

How many power plants are located in Alpena County, Michigan?

There are 5 power plants located in Alpena County, Michigan

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-29