Mecosta County, MI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Mecosta County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mecosta County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Mecosta County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.58 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

With a population of 40,051 residents, Mecosta County is the 41st most populated county in the state.

With 40,051 citizens within its borders and 23,295 megawatt hours produced a year, Mecosta County has a per capita production of 0.58 megawatt hours. This is the 48 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Michigan.

Mecosta County emitted 155,742,169.92 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes them the 1394th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Mecosta County experienced a 5.54% drop throughout the last year.

While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, Mecosta County's average rate is 14.94% higher at 18.59 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    392,639 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    23,295 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    23,295 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.58 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    155,742,170 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,888.6 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Big Rapids

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Big Rapids Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

18.46¢ per kWh

  • 3.17% higher than last month
  • 5.84% higher than May last year
  • 5.05% lower than the Michigan average
  • 11.96% higher than the US average
  • 153rd in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since May last year
  • 25,507th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,690 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,812 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.58¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 1.22% higher than May last year
  • 7.36% lower than the Michigan average
  • 8.89% higher than the US average
  • 161st in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
  • 24,175th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 82 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$104.33 per month

  • 1.64% lower than last month
  • 3.93% higher than May last year
  • 1.81% lower than the Michigan average
  • 16.01% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 364 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 360 since May last year
  • 10,216th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,092 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 977 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$116.83 per month

  • 0.28% higher than last month
  • 3.67% lower than May last year
  • 2.38% higher than the Michigan average
  • 14.55% lower than the US average
  • 456th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 136 since May last year
  • 8,995th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 301 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,482 since May last year

Big Rapids, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Big Rapids is around 17.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.66% lower than the average Michigan price of 19.04 cents and 8.69% higher than the national average of 16.17 cents. With an estimated 306 residential customers, Consumers Energy is the largest supplier in the city. Consumers in Big Rapids experience 0.96 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 181.99 minutes.

Around 4,133.86 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 239th worst polluter in Michigan out of 746 cities. Total emissions in the city are 37,638,752 kilograms, which is the 112th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Rapids

Big Rapids residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.199/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
161st17.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Big Rapids
456th$116.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for Big Rapids Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Big Rapids, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.00118.0412,335,879.442,343,859,920
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Canadian Lakes CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Canadian Lakes CDP is around 18.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.61% lower than the average Michigan price of 19.04 cents and 15.81% higher than the national average of 16.17 cents. With an estimated 777 residential customers, Consumers Energy is the largest supplier in the city. Consumers in Canadian Lakes CDP experience 1.04 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 182.99 minutes.

Around 4,133.86 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 239th worst polluter in Michigan out of 746 cities. Total emissions in the city are 10,595,070.99 kilograms, which is the 268th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canadian Lakes CDP

Canadian Lakes CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.194/kWh$0.147/kWh$172.54/mo.$87.52/mo.
316th18.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canadian Lakes CDP
461st$117.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canadian Lakes CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canadian Lakes CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.00118.0412,335,879.442,343,859,920
Homeworks Tri-CountyBUNDLED18.03140.77212,363.5338,283,471.07
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Morley, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Morley is around 17.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.67% lower than the average Michigan price of 19.04 cents and 8.68% higher than the national average of 16.17 cents. Morley is home to 572 residents, which is the 529th most populated city in the state. Consumers in the city have 1.21 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 190.01 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.

Around 4,133.86 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 239th worst polluter in Michigan out of 746 cities. Total emissions in the city are 2,364,565.2 kilograms, which is the 523rd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morley

Morley residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.192/kWh$0.147/kWh$164.55/mo.$83.09/mo.
160th17.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Morley
455th$116.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Morley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Morley, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.00118.0412,335,879.442,343,859,920
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED18.18110.74862,536.55156,839,498.74
Homeworks Tri-CountyBUNDLED18.03140.77212,363.5338,283,471.07
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Mecosta County, Michigan

Power Plants in Mecosta County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mecosta County MI Conventional Hydroelectric 23,295

Mecosta County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 3,888.6 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2034th worst in the US. Total emissions in the county are 155,742,169.92 kilograms, which is the 38th worst total amount of pollution for any county in Michigan. The county is home to one electricity plant. Mecosta County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Conventional Hydroelectric.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Mecosta County, Michigan Net Metering

Of the 5 electricity suppliers in Mecosta County, 60.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Michigan has nonexistent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who report energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 5.00%. The national average is 2.87%, meaning Mecosta County ranks 1827th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Mecosta County:

  • Barryton, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
    • Homeworks Tri-County: 33.33%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Big Rapids, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Mecosta, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Homeworks Tri-County: 33.33%
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
  • Morley, Michigan:
    • Homeworks Tri-County: 25.00%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 25.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 25.00%
  • Stanwood, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Homeworks Tri-County: 25.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 25.00%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 25.00%

* 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 Mecosta County, Michigan?

By total megawatt hours sold, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Mecosta County, Michigan.

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

Mecosta County, Michigan is home to 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Mecosta County, Michigan?

There is one active electricity plant located in Mecosta County, Michigan

What electricity companies offer service in Mecosta County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Energy38,329
2Homeworks Tri-County3,850
3Great Lakes Energy1,365
4Strategic Energy LLC12

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-09-21