Houghton County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Houghton County, Michigan Electricity Overview

The largest electricity supplier in Houghton County by megawatt hours sold is Upper Peninsula Power Company.

Residents of Houghton County are paying, on average, 55.21% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 24.40 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour.

Houghton County had a 9.52% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous 12 months.

Houghton County ranks 42nd out of 83 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents consuming over 300,000 megawatt hours.

Houghton County emits 4,452.65 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1844th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.

Houghton County residents enjoy an average monthly residential electricity bill of $98.66, which is 33.18% lower than the US average bill of $147.64.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    372,471 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.94 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    166,907,486 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,452.65 kg

Houghton, MI Electricity Overview

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Houghton averages a residential electricity price of 25.31 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 40.77% more than Michigan's average price of 17.98 cents. Upper Peninsula Power Company has an estimated 37 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Houghton average is 32.76% lower at $99.27 per month.

The 76,262.97 megawatt hours consumed in Houghton must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,452.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 105th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 34,174,068.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 131st largest amount in Michigan.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Houghton

Houghton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.287/kWh$0.197/kWh$150.95/mo.$60.96/mo.
733rd25.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Houghton
98th$99.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Houghton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Houghton, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ontonagon REABUNDLED27.03101.0420,515.445,545,703.42
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED23.5997.5235,09755,457,907

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Hancock, MI Electricity Overview

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Hancock averages a residential electricity price of 25.31 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 40.77% more than Michigan's average price of 17.98 cents. Upper Peninsula Power Company has an estimated 22 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Hancock average is 32.76% lower at $99.27 per month.

The 45,290.76 megawatt hours consumed in Hancock must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,452.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 105th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 20,295,166.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 189th largest amount in Michigan.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hancock

Hancock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.287/kWh$0.197/kWh$150.95/mo.$60.96/mo.
733rd25.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hancock
98th$99.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hancock Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hancock, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ontonagon REABUNDLED27.03101.0420,515.445,545,703.42
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED23.5997.5235,09755,457,907

Laurium, MI Electricity Overview

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Laurium averages a residential electricity price of 25.31 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 40.77% more than Michigan's average price of 17.98 cents. Upper Peninsula Power Company has an estimated 5 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Laurium average is 32.76% lower at $99.27 per month.

The 18,481.97 megawatt hours consumed in Laurium must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,452.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 105th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 8,281,924.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 325th largest amount in Michigan.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurium

Laurium residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.287/kWh$0.197/kWh$150.95/mo.$60.96/mo.
733rd25.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurium
98th$99.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurium Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurium, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ontonagon REABUNDLED27.03101.0420,515.445,545,703.42
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED23.5997.5235,09755,457,907

Houghton County, Michigan Details

Houghton County, Michigan Net Metering

Of the 5 electricity companies in Houghton County, 60.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Michigan has nonexistent regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Houghton County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.30% of their energy lost per year. The United States average is 2.45%, resulting in Houghton County receiving a rank of 495th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Houghton County:

  • Calumet, Michigan:
    • Eligo Energy: 16.67%
    • Ontonagon REA: 16.67%
    • Freedom Energy: 16.67%
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 16.67%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 16.67%
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 16.67%
  • Copper City, Michigan:
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 20.00%
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 20.00%
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 20.00%
    • Freedom Energy: 20.00%
    • Eligo Energy: 20.00%
  • Hancock, Michigan:
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 16.67%
    • Ontonagon REA: 16.67%
    • Freedom Energy: 16.67%
    • Eligo Energy: 16.67%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 16.67%
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 16.67%
  • Houghton, Michigan:
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 16.67%
    • Eligo Energy: 16.67%
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 16.67%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 16.67%
    • Freedom Energy: 16.67%
    • Ontonagon REA: 16.67%
  • Lake Linden, Michigan:
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 16.67%
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 16.67%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 16.67%
    • Freedom Energy: 16.67%
    • Ontonagon REA: 16.67%
    • Eligo Energy: 16.67%
  • Laurium, Michigan:
    • Freedom Energy: 16.67%
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 16.67%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 16.67%
    • Ontonagon REA: 16.67%
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 16.67%
    • Eligo Energy: 16.67%
  • South Range, Michigan:
    • Strategic Energy LLC: 20.00%
    • Upper Peninsula Power Company: 20.00%
    • Eligo Energy: 20.00%
    • Freedom Energy: 20.00%
    • Spartan Renewable Energy: 20.00%

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

FAQ

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

By total revenue, Upper Peninsula Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Houghton County, Michigan.

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

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Houghton County, Michigan.

What electricity companies offer service in Houghton County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Upper Peninsula Power Company6,725
2Ontonagon REA1,370
3Upper Michigan Energy Resources1,116
4Strategic Energy LLC22

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-08-23