Benzie County, MI: 4 Electric Providers

Benzie County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Benzie County, Michigan Electricity Overview

No electricity generation takes place in Benzie County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.

The largest electricity supplier in Benzie County by customer count is Consumers Energy.

Citizens of Benzie County consume enough electricity to emit 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 1875th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the country.

There was a 18.50% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita within the most recent year in Benzie County.

At an average residential rate of 17.75 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Benzie County pay a 10.84% markup from the nationwide average.

With a population of 17,926 citizens, Benzie County is the 65th most populated county in Michigan.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    174,230 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    72,872,941 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,065.21 kg

Frankfort, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Frankfort is about 18.82 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Michigan and the nationwide average prices of 18.70 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Consumers Energy.

Emissions in Frankfort average 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 616th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,203,426.39 kilograms, which is the 424th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Frankfort have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frankfort

Frankfort 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.
324th18.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frankfort
368th$115.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frankfort Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frankfort, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Hardwood Acres CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hardwood Acres CDP is about 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 18.70 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.01 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $111.09 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Consumers in the city enjoy a 1.69% discount compared to other residents of the United States.

Emissions in Hardwood Acres CDP average 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 286th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,902,559.42 kilograms, which is the 489th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Hardwood Acres CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardwood Acres CDP

Hardwood Acres 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.
98th16.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hardwood Acres CDP
119th$111.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hardwood Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hardwood Acres CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cherryland ElectricBUNDLED14.95106.28291,67943,603,500
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Benzonia, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Benzonia is about 18.82 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Michigan and the nationwide average prices of 18.70 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Benzonia has the 519th largest population in Michigan, with 636 residents residing in the city.

Emissions in Benzonia average 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 616th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,585,473.1 kilograms, which is the 512th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Benzonia have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benzonia

Benzonia 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.
324th18.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benzonia
368th$115.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benzonia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benzonia, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Benzie County, Michigan Details

Benzie County, Michigan Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Benzie County providing electricity. Of those 4, 50.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Michigan has bad state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Benzie County who report energy loss data had an average of 5.54% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 3.44%, Benzie County is the 58th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Benzie County:

  • Benzonia, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Beulah, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Elberta, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Frankfort, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Honor, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Lake Ann, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Cherryland Electric: 33.33%
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
  • Thompsonville, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Cherryland Electric: 33.33%

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

FAQ

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

Benzie County, Michigan has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Benzie County, Michigan?

By total revenue, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in Benzie County, Michigan.

Which electricity companies offer service in Benzie County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Energy22,258
2Cherryland Electric4,941
3Strategic Energy LLC7

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06