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Ottawa County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ottawa County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Ottawa County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 42.41 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 264th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.

With 300,873 citizens living within the county and 12,827,571.6 megawatt hours produced per year, Ottawa County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 42.63 megawatt hours. This is the 8 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Michigan.

With 6,557,579.45 megawatt hours produced by coal, Ottawa County ranks 2nd out of 83 counties in the state for coal power electricity production.

Residents of Ottawa County are paying, on average, 10.32% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 17.67 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Residents of Ottawa County use enough electricity to release 6,986.36 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 5th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in Michigan.

Ottawa County continues to make strides with the decrease of non-renewable fuel type use for electricity generation. The county has achieved a 0.78% decline in the use of these fuel sources for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,937,929 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.76 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,827,572 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    66,226 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,761,346 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    42.63 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,102,008,212 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,986.36 kg

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Holland Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

18.26¢ per kWh

  • 1.57% lower than last month
  • 2.37% lower than February last year
  • 3.53% lower than the Michigan average
  • 12.06% higher than the US average
  • 471st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since February last year
  • 20,877th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 648 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 223 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

18.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.2% lower than last month
  • 1.57% higher than February last year
  • 2.69% lower than the Michigan average
  • 10.19% higher than the US average
  • 471st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 21,252nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,160 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$104.85 per month

  • 18.12% lower than last month
  • 3.8% lower than February last year
  • 0.18% lower than the Michigan average
  • 16.36% lower than the US average
  • 469th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 182 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 224 since February last year
  • 7,024th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 710 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 733 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$115.56 per month

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 2.48% lower than February last year
  • 1% higher than the Michigan average
  • 12.8% lower than the US average
  • 471st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 220 since February last year
  • 8,267th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 735 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 737 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.6¢ per kWh

  • 2.41% lower than last month
  • 0.55% lower than February last year
  • 5.25% lower than the Michigan average
  • 0.16% lower than the US average
  • 465th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 181 since February last year
  • 19,467th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 669 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,295 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

14.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 1.61% higher than February last year
  • 2.57% lower than the Michigan average
  • 0.37% lower than the US average
  • 649th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since February last year
  • 19,622nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 962 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,241 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$512.55 per month

  • 19.69% lower than last month
  • 0.92% lower than February last year
  • 12.67% lower than the Michigan average
  • 69.36% lower than the US average
  • 520th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13,479th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,492 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 127 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$597.65 per month

  • 0.07% lower than last month
  • 1.04% higher than February last year
  • 7.04% lower than the Michigan average
  • 63.61% lower than the US average
  • 520th 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
  • 14,504th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.84¢ per kWh

  • 7.73% lower than last month
  • 9.82% lower than February last year
  • 3.19% lower than the Michigan average
  • 20.47% lower than the US average
  • 444th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 232 since February last year
  • 11,575th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,762 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,715 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.2¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 7.24% lower than February last year
  • 1.83% lower than the Michigan average
  • 19.67% lower than the US average
  • 454th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 208 since February last year
  • 13,924th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 326 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$45,708.25 per month

  • 3.47% lower than last month
  • 0.64% lower than February last year
  • 23.72% lower than the Michigan average
  • 49.1% higher than the US average
  • 477th 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
  • 22,503rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 384 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 555 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$47,549.05 per month

  • 0.05% lower than last month
  • 2.18% lower than February last year
  • 24.85% lower than the Michigan average
  • 39.49% higher than the US average
  • 477th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since February last year
  • 22,221st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 347 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,059 since February last year

Holland, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Holland home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.60% lower than the average Michigan rate of 18.79 cents. Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works sells an estimated 416,884.48 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers. Residents of Holland consume 63.07% less electricity than is produced within the city.

Electricity consumption in Holland results in the release of 135,171,447.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 34th highest amount in Michigan out of 746 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 3,967.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Holland is the 717th highest polluting city in Michigan. Natural Gas makes up 100.01% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Holland. Holland has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holland

Holland 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.
36th15.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Holland
50th$94.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Holland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Holland, 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
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.99110.67929,559157,935,100
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public WorksBUNDLED11.2969.52900,669188,94521,340,000
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Allendale CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Allendale CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 18.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.86% less than the average Michigan rate of 18.79 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

There are no power facilities within Allendale CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 53rd worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,024.09 kilograms per person and 23,999 residents in the city, the city emits 96,574,038.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allendale CDP

Allendale 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.
266th18.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Allendale CDP
208th$114.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Allendale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Allendale 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
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.99110.67929,559157,935,100
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Jenison CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Jenison CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 18.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.42% less than the average Michigan rate of 18.79 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

There are no power facilities within Jenison CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,024.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 53rd worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,024.09 kilograms per person and 17,570 residents in the city, the city emits 70,703,189.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jenison CDP

Jenison 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.
321st18.71¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jenison CDP
217th$115.56Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jenison CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jenison 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
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Ottawa County, Michigan

Power Plants in Ottawa County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ottawa County MI Coal 6,578,831.026,518,959,673.27990.95/2025
Zeeland Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Zeeland MI Natural Gas 5,369,1422,319,729,450.22432.05
Holland MI Natural Gas 812,900303,271,805.34373.07
CoopersvilleEDL Inc (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Landfill Gas 36,65722,645,659.56617.77
Zeeland Farm ServicesZeeland Farm Services (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Other Biomass Gas 13,053.66,242,255.74478.2
Autumn Hills Generating FacilityNorth American Natural Res (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Landfill Gas 12,4016,036,214.75486.75
Grand Valley Solar GardensConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Solar 4,114
Ottawa County MI Natural Gas 553435,145.06786.88
Zeeland MI Natural Gas 163105,005.74644.21
Ottawa County MI Distillate Fuel Oil -91334,524.76-3,676.1
Holland MI Distillate Fuel Oil -15218,594.83-122.335/2023

Ottawa County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Ottawa County's power plants primarily use Coal, which accounts for 51.12% (or 6,557,579.45 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Natural Gas at 48.20% and Landfill Gas at 0.38% of production. Around 2,102,008,212.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 6,986.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 765th worst for pollution per capita. Ottawa County has the 225th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 11 total plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
51.12%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
48.20%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.38%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.16%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.10%
OTHER
Other
0.03%

Ottawa County, Michigan Net Metering

Ottawa County has 5 out of 8 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Michigan have bad net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 5 electricity providers in Ottawa County that report energy loss. Together, these 5 providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.64% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Ottawa County receiving a rank of 699th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Ottawa County:

  • Coopersville, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 36.41%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 36.41%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 27.18%
  • Ferrysburg, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 36.56%
    • Grand Haven Board of Light and Power: 26.88%
    • Consumers Energy: 36.56%
  • Grand Haven, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 35.21%
    • Grand Haven Board of Light and Power: 29.57%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 35.21%
  • Holland, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 32.38%
    • Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works: 29.92%
    • Consumers Energy: 32.38%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 5.32%
  • Hudsonville, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Spring Lake, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Zeeland, Michigan:
    • Zeeland Board of Public Works: 26.22%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 21.33%
    • Consumers Energy: 26.22%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 26.22%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Ottawa County, Michigan?

Ottawa County, Michigan is home to 11 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Ottawa County, Michigan?

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

There are 8 electricity providers offering service in Ottawa County, Michigan.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ottawa County, Michigan?

The largest electricity supplier in Ottawa County, Michigan by megawatt hours sold is Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29