Alpena County, MI: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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Alpena County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Citizens of Alpena County use enough electricity to release 8,132.41 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 595th out of 3230 counties in the US for natural gas generation, with 56,381.66 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.

Usage of non-renewable fuel sources has increased by 6.82% in Alpena County.

Alpena County's average residential electricity rate is 17.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.98% above the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Alpena County is 1028th 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 971st 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 245,246.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    281,929 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    245,246 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    32,247 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    212,999 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.48 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    235,132,374 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,132.41 kg

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Alpena Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.54¢ per kWh

  • 2.03% lower than last month
  • 2.05% higher than January last year
  • 18.41% lower than the Michigan average
  • 0.45% lower than the US average
  • 34th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 16,425th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 145 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,398 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% higher than last month
  • 10.76% higher than January last year
  • 16.45% lower than the Michigan average
  • 5.81% lower than the US average
  • 52nd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 39 since January last year
  • 15,223rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 320 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,401 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$96.38 per month

  • 0.64% lower than last month
  • 4.57% higher than January last year
  • 24.29% lower than the Michigan average
  • 36.16% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since January last year
  • 2,963rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 263 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,648 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$84.13 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 7.54% higher than January last year
  • 26.45% lower than the Michigan average
  • 36.59% 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 January last year
  • 645th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 313 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 491 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.64¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 1.93% higher than January last year
  • 6.53% lower than the Michigan average
  • 2.26% higher than the US average
  • 35th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 191 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 168 since January last year
  • 17,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 649 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,464 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.96¢ per kWh

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 12.19% higher than January last year
  • 3.01% lower than the Michigan average
  • 1.4% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 52 since January last year
  • 18,032nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 278 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,771 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$347.06 per month

  • 2.28% higher than last month
  • 2.66% higher than January last year
  • 49.85% lower than the Michigan average
  • 78.7% 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 January last year
  • 3,911th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,142 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 938 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$350.92 per month

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 8.26% higher than January last year
  • 45.22% lower than the Michigan average
  • 78.56% 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 January last year
  • 4,295th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,523 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.76¢ per kWh

  • 20.5% higher than last month
  • 7.2% higher than January last year
  • 9.75% lower than the Michigan average
  • 21.05% lower than the US average
  • 30th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 182 since January last year
  • 11,178th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,036 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,117 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.03¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% higher than last month
  • 20.72% lower than January last year
  • 16.13% lower than the Michigan average
  • 31.21% 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 640 since January last year
  • 6,351st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,787 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$213,466.67 per month

  • 0.05% lower than last month
  • 7.46% lower than January last year
  • 235.71% higher than the Michigan average
  • 533.2% higher than the US average
  • 693rd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,858th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$253,711.11 per month

  • 0.56% lower than last month
  • 37.29% lower than January last year
  • 301.99% higher than the Michigan average
  • 641.59% higher than the US average
  • 708th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,954th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 169 since January last year

Alpena Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

15,251,614.49 MWh

  • 12.74% lower than last month
  • 12.47% lower than January last year
  • 5.8% lower than the Michigan average
  • 15.21% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 229th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

17,709,548.07 MWh

  • 0.65% lower than last month
  • 3.67% higher than January last year
  • 6.94% higher than the Michigan average
  • 50.25% 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 3 since January last year
  • 223rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 65 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

13,670 MWh

  • 8.52% lower than last month
  • 7.45% lower than January last year
  • 64.85% lower than the Michigan average
  • 51.06% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 354th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

15,491 MWh

  • 1.69% lower than last month
  • 8.11% lower than January last year
  • 59.42% lower than the Michigan average
  • 40.05% 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 increased by 1 since January last year
  • 338th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 89 since January last year

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

11,008.85 MWh

  • 16.25% lower than last month
  • 15.08% lower than January last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 196.8% 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 January 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 January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Petroleum Coke

13,044.71 MWh

  • 0.49% lower than last month
  • 3.77% higher than January last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 140.76% 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 January 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 January last year

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

1,697,548.58 MWh

  • 46.79% higher than last month
  • 44.67% higher than January last year
  • 91.37% lower than the Michigan average
  • 90.74% 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 is the same since January last year
  • 232nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

1,567,392.4 MWh

  • 0.42% lower than last month
  • 16.14% higher than January last year
  • 92.03% lower than the Michigan average
  • 91.21% 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 has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 240th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 180 since January last year

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

13,554,065.91 MWh

  • 16.95% lower than last month
  • 16.6% lower than January last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 217.47% 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 January 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 January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Petroleum Coke

16,142,155.67 MWh

  • 0.59% lower than last month
  • 3.52% higher than January last year
  • 100% higher than the Michigan average
  • 161.45% 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 January 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 January last year

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

2,661.16 MWh

  • 48.03% higher than last month
  • 47.3% higher than January last year
  • 94.59% lower than the Michigan average
  • 94.36% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 254th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

2,446.29 MWh

  • 4.96% lower than last month
  • 29.54% lower than January last year
  • 94.99% lower than the Michigan average
  • 94.51% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 51 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 266th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 133 since January last year

Alpena, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Alpena is about 16.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.04% less than Michigan's average rate of 18.73 cents and 1.72% more than the US average of 16.01 cents. Alpena Power Company has an estimated 1,286 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 97,720,254.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 52nd 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 70.04% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Alpena. Natural Gas (25.22%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (2.54%). Alpena has 3 power producing plants, which is the 2nd 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.
64th16.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alpena
24th$84.09Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED15.9584.1386,941.213,869,300
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 15.95 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 $84.13 per month.

Ossineke CDP emits 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 406th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. A total of 3,583,846.02 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.
57th15.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ossineke CDP
25th$84.13Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED15.9584.1386,941.213,869,300

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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 18.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.70% less than Michigan's average rate of 18.73 cents and 14.99% more than the US average of 16.01 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 $107.75 per month.

Hubbard Lake CDP emits 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 88th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. A total of 3,332,137.77 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.
292nd18.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hubbard Lake CDP
95th$107.75Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED18.74115.9112,266,200.862,298,861,331
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 186,613212,799,567.41,140.33
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 235,132,373.55 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 8,132.41 kilograms of emissions per resident. Around 63.86% 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 22.99% and 11.14% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Alpena County has 5 electricity generation plants, which is 559th most in the country.

PETROLEUM COKE
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Coke
63.86%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
22.99%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.14%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
2.01%

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 2514th 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 Company15,486
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