Kalamazoo County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Kalamazoo County, MI is $131.19
- The average electricity rate in Kalamazoo County, MI is 19.04¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kalamazoo County, MI
The average residential electric bill in Kalamazoo County, MI is $131.19 per month. Kalamazoo County, MI is the 78th most expensive county in Michigan for electricity.
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Electricity Overview
Consumers Energy is the largest provider in Kalamazoo County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
While a majority of counties try to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Kalamazoo County's use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation has increased by 57.30% during the previous 12 months.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Kalamazoo County experienced a 4.61% increase during the past 12 months.
Kalamazoo County is the 1600th highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per person.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 99.39% of the megawatt hours produced in Kalamazoo County, ranking it 590th out of 3221 counties in the county for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.49 cents per kilowatt hour, Kalamazoo County's average rate is 15.42% higher at 19.04 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,574,898 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.86 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
261,699 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,589 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
260,110 MWh
Production per Capita
1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,128,425,199 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,320.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kalamazoo
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Kalamazoo Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.6¢ per kWh
- 1.13% lower than last month
- 0.22% lower than November last year
- 0.59% lower than the Michigan average
- 9.19% higher than the US average
- 508th in the state out of 746 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
- 24,506th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 313 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,637 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.05¢ per kWh
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 1.22% higher than November last year
- 0.84% lower than the Michigan average
- 15.51% higher than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 746 cities
- The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since November last year
- 26,218th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 213 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 480 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$103.43 per month
- 6.77% higher than last month
- 5.28% lower than November last year
- 4.15% higher than the Michigan average
- 12.53% lower than the US average
- 637th in the state out of 746 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 9,961st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,154 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,946 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$119.98 per month
- 0.4% lower than last month
- 1.86% higher than November last year
- 2.29% higher than the Michigan average
- 15.65% lower than the US average
- 477th in the state out of 746 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 147 since November last year
- 7,978th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 234 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,656 since November last year
Kalamazoo, MI Electricity Overview

Kalamazoo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.05 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.84% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.21 cents, resulting in the city ranking 487th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. With 2.18% of its electricity production coming from renewable fuels, the city ranks 34th in the state out of 746 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. Kalamazoo produces 10.14% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from nearby municipalities or rural area power plants.
As the 16th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Kalamazoo emits 295,001,946.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 720th worst in Michigan for emissions per citizen. Around 97.82% of electricity in Kalamazoo comes from generation using Natural Gas. There are 2 power producing plants in Kalamazoo, which is the 7th highest number of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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CMS Energy | ENERGY | 1,589 | ||||
Constellation Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 19.09 | 119.27 | 1,589 | 12,422,775.72 | 2,371,608,949 |
First Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 19.46 | 177.24 | 332,725.68 | 64,764,474.01 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kalamazoo, Michigan include: 49009, 49024, 49006, 49048, 49001, 49002, 49004, 49008, 49007, 49074
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Portage, MI Electricity Overview

Portage's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.00 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.12% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.21 cents, resulting in the city ranking 260th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. Consumers Energy has an estimated 2,247 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 146.99 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
As the 24th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Portage emits 205,123,518.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,206.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 37th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Portage have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portage
Portage residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Michigan
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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CMS Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Constellation Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 19.09 | 119.27 | 12,422,775.72 | 2,371,608,949 | |
First Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.22 | 1,100,543.63 | 185,356,866 |
Zips with electric coverage in Portage, Michigan include: 49024, 49002, 49087
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Westwood CDP, MI Electricity Overview

Westwood CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.04 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.89% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.21 cents, resulting in the city ranking 486th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. Consumers Energy has an estimated 188 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 0.91 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 122.99 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
As the 115th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Westwood CDP emits 37,519,260.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,206.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 37th worst in Michigan for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Westwood CDP have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westwood CDP
Westwood CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westwood CDP, Michigan
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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CMS Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Constellation Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 19.09 | 119.27 | 12,422,775.72 | 2,371,608,949 | |
First Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Spartan Renewable Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Power Plants in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Kalamazoo River Generating StationCMS Energy (100.00%) | Kalamazoo County | MI | Natural Gas | 188,915 | 21 | 122,000,911.06 | 18 | 645.8 | 15 | ||
Western Michigan University Power PlantWestern Michigan University (100.00%) | Kalamazoo | MI | Natural Gas | 71,279 | 28 | 19,529,953.38 | 30 | 273.99 | 48 | ||
Western Michigan Solar GardensConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Kalamazoo | MI | Solar | 1,589 | 39 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Parkview BatteryConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Kalamazoo County | MI | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -84 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
The largest electricity supplier in Kalamazoo County, Michigan by megawatt hours sold is Consumers Energy.
How many power plants are in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
There are 4 power plants in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
How many electric companies offer service in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has 9 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Consumers Energy | 31,369 |
2 | Indiana Michigan Power | 6,833 |
3 | Midwest Energy & Communications | 3,797 |
4 | Constellation Energy | 30 |
5 | Strategic Energy LLC | 10 |
6 | First Energy | 1 |