Otsego County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Otsego County, Michigan Electricity Overview
Otsego County's average residential electricity rate is 18.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.35% above the national average of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Otsego County saw a 0.12% rise during the past 12 months.
On average, Otsego County citizens are accountable for 5,970.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 4,133.86.
Consumers Energy is the largest supplier in Otsego County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Otsego County produces 33.44 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 8th highest county in Michigan for non-renewable production per capita.
Otsego County is home to 25,016 people and its power generation plants produce 836,552.01 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 33.44 megawatt hours per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
245,244 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
836,552 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
836,552 MWh
Production per Capita
33.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
149,360,818 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,970.61 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gaylord
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Rates and Production Categories
Gaylord Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
18.71¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 6.27% higher than May last year
- 3.74% lower than the Michigan average
- 13.49% higher than the US average
- 257th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since May last year
- 25,895th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,114 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,787 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.95¢ per kWh
- 0.51% higher than last month
- 1.6% higher than May last year
- 5.41% lower than the Michigan average
- 11.17% higher than the US average
- 258th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since May last year
- 24,688th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 163 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 20 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$98.56 per month
- 1.61% higher than last month
- 5.86% higher than May last year
- 7.24% lower than the Michigan average
- 20.66% lower than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank has increased by 341 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
- 7,906th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,977 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 110 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$109.72 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 2.77% lower than May last year
- 3.86% lower than the Michigan average
- 19.76% lower than the US average
- 192nd in the state out of 745 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since May last year
- 6,309th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 552 since May last year
Gaylord, MI Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Gaylord home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.73% less than the average state rate of 19.04 cents. Selling an estimated 5,788.81 megawatt hours per year, Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $109.72. This is 5.49% below the state average bill of $116.1.
Gaylord is the 177th highest ranked city in the state out of 746 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 21,346,385.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 9th highest in Michigan in pollution per citizen, averaging 5,077.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. The city has one electricity plant. In Gaylord, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gaylord
Gaylord residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gaylord, Michigan
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 19.00 | 118.04 | 12,335,879.44 | 2,343,859,920 | |
| Great Lakes Energy | BUNDLED | 18.18 | 110.74 | 862,536.55 | 156,839,498.74 | |
| Spartan Renewable Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Wolverine Power Cooperative | 10,052 |
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Electricity Production in Otsego County, Michigan
Power Plants in Otsego County, Michigan
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alpine Power PlantWolverine Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Otsego County | MI | Natural Gas | 816,444.01 | 492,389,849.14 | 603.09 | ||
Livingston Generating StationCMS Energy (100.00%) | Otsego County | MI | Natural Gas | 10,056 | 8,889,566.28 | 884.01 | ||
Gaylord - WolverineWolverine Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Gaylord | MI | Natural Gas | 10,052 | 8,206,312.66 | 816.39 |
Otsego County, Michigan Details
Otsego County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 149,360,818.43 kilograms, which is the 1428th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 926th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 5,970.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is 789th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Otsego County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, making up 100.00%, or 836,552.01 megawatt hours of production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Otsego County, Michigan?
By total revenue, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Otsego County, Michigan.
How many electric companies offer service in Otsego County, Michigan?
There are 6 electricity suppliers operating in Otsego County, Michigan.
How many power plants are in Otsego County, Michigan?
There are 3 electricity plants in Otsego County, Michigan
Which electricity companies offer service in Otsego County, Michigan?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumers Energy | 19,425 |
| 2 | Great Lakes Energy | 8,452 |
| 3 | Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative | 112 |
| 4 | Strategic Energy LLC | 7 |
