Kalamazoo County, MI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Kalamazoo County has a population of 261,173 citizens.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Kalamazoo County totals $147.2. In contrast, the Michigan average bill is $113.68

Kalamazoo County generates 0.64 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1616th highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the nation.

Consumers Energy is the largest electricity company in Kalamazoo County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Over 0.89% of Kalamazoo County's electricity production comes from renewable fuels, ranking Kalamazoo County at 56th in the state for sustainable electricity generation.

Kalamazoo County averages 0.01 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 1723rd highest in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,546,679 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    166,845 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,489 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    165,356 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,057,181,838 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,047.82 kg

Recent Energy News in Kalamazoo

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Kalamazoo Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

18.55¢ per kWh

  • 0.78% higher than last month
  • 4.58% lower than January last year
  • 2.62% lower than the Michigan average
  • 18.83% higher than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 198 since January last year
  • 21,525th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 773 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

18.7¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 2.38% higher than January last year
  • 2.26% lower than the Michigan average
  • 10.18% higher than the US average
  • 471st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 21,258th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,160 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$128.06 per month

  • 7.74% higher than last month
  • 0.08% higher than January last year
  • 0.59% higher than the Michigan average
  • 15.17% lower than the US average
  • 651st in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since January last year
  • 6,314th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,231 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,108 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$115.91 per month

  • 0.01% higher than last month
  • 2.41% lower than January last year
  • 1.34% higher than the Michigan average
  • 12.63% lower than the US average
  • 512th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 181 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 181 since January last year
  • 7,532nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 828 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,364 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.93¢ per kWh

  • 1.25% lower than last month
  • 7.91% lower than January last year
  • 4.54% lower than the Michigan average
  • 4.45% higher than the US average
  • 450th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 205 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 201 since January last year
  • 18,798th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 453 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 954 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

14.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 1.81% higher than January last year
  • 2.21% lower than the Michigan average
  • 0.59% lower than the US average
  • 649th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since January last year
  • 18,660th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 670 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 68 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$638.22 per month

  • 9.2% higher than last month
  • 2.35% lower than January last year
  • 7.78% lower than the Michigan average
  • 60.84% lower than the US average
  • 519th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 15,971st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 252 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 242 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$598.04 per month

  • 0.21% lower than last month
  • 0.82% higher than January last year
  • 6.64% lower than the Michigan average
  • 63.46% lower than the US average
  • 520th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,520th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 185 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.49¢ per kWh

  • 3.93% lower than last month
  • 9.83% lower than January last year
  • 1.2% lower than the Michigan average
  • 13.57% lower than the US average
  • 452nd in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 236 since January last year
  • 15,337th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,776 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.92% lower than last month
  • 6.26% lower than January last year
  • 1.4% lower than the Michigan average
  • 19.13% lower than the US average
  • 454th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 205 since January last year
  • 13,801st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 79 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 299 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$47,352.02 per month

  • 2.85% higher than last month
  • 8.59% lower than January last year
  • 25.53% lower than the Michigan average
  • 40.46% higher than the US average
  • 477th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 22,119th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 310 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$47,573.43 per month

  • 0.77% lower than last month
  • 1.17% lower than January last year
  • 24.62% lower than the Michigan average
  • 39.06% higher than the US average
  • 477th in the state out of 708 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since January last year
  • 21,874th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 48 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 717 since January last year

Kalamazoo Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

15 MWh

  • 66.67% lower than last month
  • 42.31% lower than January last year
  • 99.96% lower than the Michigan average
  • 99.95% lower than the US average
  • 18th 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
  • 653rd in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 92 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

116.54 MWh

  • 77.2% lower than last month
  • 97.47% lower than January last year
  • 99.69% lower than the Michigan average
  • 99.55% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 72 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 671st in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 112 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for January, 2024

15 MWh

  • 66.67% lower than last month
  • 42.31% lower than January last year
  • 97.62% lower than the Michigan average
  • 99.09% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 186th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 72 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

116.54 MWh

  • 0.79% lower than last month
  • 3.77% higher than January last year
  • 94.93% lower than the Michigan average
  • 93.14% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 186th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 806 since January last year

Kalamazoo, MI Electricity Overview

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Kalamazoo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 18.28 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.39% lower than Michigan's average price of 18.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 267th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. With 2.48% of its electricity production coming from renewable fuels, the city ranks 29th in the state out of 746 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. Kalamazoo produces 8.44% 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 282,252,052.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 720th worst in Michigan for emissions per citizen. Around 97.52% of electricity in Kalamazoo comes from generation using Natural Gas. There are 2 power producing plants in Kalamazoo, which is the 6th 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 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.
267th18.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kalamazoo
691st$142.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kalamazoo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kalamazoo, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.74115.911,48912,266,200.862,298,861,331
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.99110.67929,559157,935,100
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED18.35181.96346,58863,591,700
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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 18.54 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.97% lower than Michigan's average price of 18.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 299th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Portage average is 7.97% higher at $149.01 per month. Consumers Energy has an estimated 2,160 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.

As the 24th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Portage emits 194,842,161.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 88th 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 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.
299th18.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Portage
714th$149.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Portage Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.74115.9112,266,200.862,298,861,331
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED18.35181.96346,58863,591,700
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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 18.54 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.97% lower than Michigan's average price of 18.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 300th out of 746 cities in Michigan for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Westwood CDP average is 7.91% higher at $148.94 per month. Consumers Energy has an estimated 176 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.

As the 116th worst ranked city out of 746 cities in the state, Westwood CDP emits 35,638,691.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,995.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 674th 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 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.
300th18.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westwood CDP
698th$148.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westwood CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westwood CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.74115.9112,266,200.862,298,861,331
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED18.35181.96346,58863,591,700
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Power Plants in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kalamazoo River Generating StationCMS Energy (100.00%)
Kalamazoo County MI Natural Gas 106,88866,422,736.52621.42
Western Michigan University Power PlantWestern Michigan University (100.00%)
Kalamazoo MI Natural Gas 58,50615,640,071.72267.32
Western Michigan Solar GardensConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Kalamazoo MI Solar 1,489
Kalamazoo County MI Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -38

Kalamazoo County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 323rd worst ranked county in the country, Kalamazoo County emits 1,057,181,838.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use a year. The county averages 4,047.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 20th worst in the state in this category. There are 4 power producing plants in the county, which is the 679th highest number of power plants in a county in the US.

NATURAL GAS
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99.13%
SOLAR
Solar
0.89%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.02%

Kalamazoo County, Michigan Net Metering

Of the 5 electricity suppliers in Kalamazoo County, 3 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 5.02%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Consumers Energy, Midwest Energy & Communications, and Great Lakes Energy. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Kalamazoo County is ranked as the 1877th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Kalamazoo County:

  • Augusta, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 34.27%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 34.27%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 31.45%
  • Climax, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
  • Galesburg, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.00%
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 41.46%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 17.08%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 41.46%
  • Parchment, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 38.96%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 22.09%
    • Consumers Energy: 38.96%
  • Portage, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 50.12%
    • Consumers Energy: 49.88%
  • Richland, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 33.33%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 33.33%
  • Schoolcraft, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%
  • Vicksburg, Michigan:
    • Midwest Energy & Communications: 100.00%

* 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 are 4 power plants in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

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

Kalamazoo County, Michigan has 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Energy30,603
2Midwest Energy & Communications5,019
3Great Lakes Energy2,373
4Strategic Energy LLC10

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-03-29