Kalamazoo County, MI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Kalamazoo County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Kalamazoo County, MI is $137.07
  • The average electricity rate in Kalamazoo County, MI is 19.62¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kalamazoo County, MI

The average residential electric bill in Kalamazoo County, MI is $137.07 per month. Kalamazoo County, MI is the 78th most expensive county in Michigan for electricity.

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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Releasing 1,121,088,165.61 kilograms of CO2 gases, Kalamazoo County has the 310th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country and 9th worst in the state.

When calculating by total customers, Consumers Energy is the largest provider in Kalamazoo County.

Kalamazoo County ranks 9th out of 83 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents consuming over 2,500,000 megawatt hours.

Kalamazoo County produces 0.01 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Kalamazoo County the 19th highest ranking county out of 83 counties for renewable production per capita in the state.

Averaging generation of 0.01 megawatt hours per resident a year, Kalamazoo County ranks 30 out of 83 counties in production per capita in Michigan.

Kalamazoo County produces 0.01 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 6th in the state out of 83 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,570,230 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,532 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,532 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,121,088,166 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,292.51 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

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Kalamazoo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.05 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.94% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 487th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. The city generates 1,532 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total production, from sustainable fuel sources The city generates 0.02 megawatt hours per citizen from solar, which is 3rd out of 746 cities in Michigan.

As the 16th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Kalamazoo emits 312,369,090.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 732nd worst in Michigan for emissions per citizen. Around 100.00% of electricity in Kalamazoo comes from generation using Solar. There is one power producing plant in Kalamazoo.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.205/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.68/mo.$82.36/mo.
487th19.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kalamazoo
477th$119.98Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kalamazoo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kalamazoo, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CMS EnergyENERGY1,532
Constellation EnergyENERGY
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.33123.071,53212,680,380.822,451,262,000
First EnergyENERGY
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED20.96190.61327,202.3368,596,797.82

Zips with electric coverage in Kalamazoo, Michigan include: 49009, 49024, 49006, 49048, 49001, 49002, 49004, 49008, 49007, 49074

Portage, MI Electricity Overview

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Portage's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.00 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.22% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 260th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. Consumers Energy has an estimated 2,252 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 209,457,767.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,295.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 16th 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 May and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.208/kWh$0.145/kWh$170.21/mo.$87.67/mo.
260th19.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Portage
692nd$128.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Portage Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CMS EnergyENERGY
Constellation EnergyENERGY
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.33123.0712,680,380.822,451,262,000
First EnergyENERGY
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED17.55146.021,125,969.98197,574,588

Zips with electric coverage in Portage, Michigan include: 49024, 49002, 49087

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Westwood CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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Westwood CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.04 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.99% lower than Michigan's average price of 19.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 486th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Westwood CDP average is 18.95% less at $119.28 per month. Selling an estimated 3,274.71 megawatt hours per year, Consumers Energy is the largest vendor in the city.

As the 115th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Westwood CDP emits 38,312,040.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,295.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 540th 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 May and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.205/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
486th19.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westwood CDP
473rd$119.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westwood CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westwood CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CMS EnergyENERGY
Constellation EnergyENERGY
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.33123.0712,680,380.822,451,262,000
First EnergyENERGY
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY

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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Western Michigan Solar GardensConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Kalamazoo MI Solar 1,5321011

Kalamazoo County, Michigan Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Kalamazoo County is the 9th worst ranked county in the state out of 83 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 1,121,088,165.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 1899th highest in the nation for emissions per person. The county is home to one power producing plant. Kalamazoo County's power plants mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.

Kalamazoo County, Michigan Net Metering

Of the 9 electricity suppliers in Kalamazoo County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Kalamazoo County is 4.74%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Consumers Energy, Midwest Energy & Communications, and CMS Energy. With a United States average energy loss of 2.43%, Kalamazoo County is ranked as the 1720th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Kalamazoo County:

  • Augusta, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Climax, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Galesburg, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 4.03%
    • Consumers Energy: 95.97%
  • Parchment, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Portage, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 58.85%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 37.24%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 3.90%
  • Richland, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Schoolcraft, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 50.00%
  • Vicksburg, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 49.39%
    • Consumers Energy: 1.23%
    • Indiana Michigan Power: 49.39%

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

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 is one power plant 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?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-22