Electric Rates & Providers in Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ottawa County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Ottawa County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 39.93 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 268th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.

During the previous year, Ottawa County has experienced a 1.78% increase in production of electricity from solar sources, up from 3,935 megawatt hours each year to 4,005 megawatt hours each year.

As the 4th highest producer of electricity of all 83 counties in the state, Ottawa County generates 12,078,522.61 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Ottawa County had a 6.20% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the preceding 12 months.

Ottawa County is the 244th most populated county in the United States, with 300,873 citizens living within its borders.

Residents of Ottawa County pay about 2.13% less than the $112.99 state average monthly residential electricity bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,924,310 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.72 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,078,523 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    66,117 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,012,406 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    40.14 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,144,746,130 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,128.41 kg

Holland, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Holland home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.91% lower than the average Michigan rate of 18.70 cents. Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works sells an estimated 416,884.48 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers. Residents of Holland consume 63.24% less electricity than is produced within the city.

Electricity consumption in Holland results in the release of 134,544,864.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 34th highest amount in Michigan out of 746 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 3,949.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Holland is the 718th highest polluting city in Michigan. Natural Gas makes up 100.01% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Holland. Holland has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 2nd highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holland

Holland 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.
38th15.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Holland
41st$94.97Average residential monthly electricity bill for Holland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Holland, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.99110.67929,559157,935,100
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public WorksBUNDLED11.2969.52900,669188,94521,340,000
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Allendale CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Allendale CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 18.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.94% less than the average Michigan rate of 18.70 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

There are no power facilities within Allendale CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 286th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,065.21 kilograms per person and 23,999 residents in the city, the city emits 97,560,957.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allendale CDP

Allendale 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.
268th18.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Allendale CDP
225th$114.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Allendale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Allendale CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED16.99110.67929,559157,935,100
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Jenison CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Jenison CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 18.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.67% higher than the average Michigan rate of 18.70 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

There are no power facilities within Jenison CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,065.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 50th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,065.21 kilograms per person and 17,570 residents in the city, the city emits 71,425,726.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jenison CDP

Jenison 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.
324th18.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jenison CDP
368th$115.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jenison CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jenison CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.85116.9912,301,048.62,319,023,416
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Ottawa County, Michigan

Power Plants in Ottawa County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ottawa County MI Coal 6,614,772.026,563,577,095.74992.265/2025
Zeeland Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Zeeland MI Natural Gas 4,707,2072,033,185,658.84431.93
Holland MI Natural Gas 812,900303,271,805.34373.07
CoopersvilleEDL Inc (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Landfill Gas 36,65722,645,659.56617.77
Zeeland Farm ServicesZeeland Farm Services (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Other Biomass Gas 13,053.66,242,255.74478.2
Autumn Hills Generating FacilityNorth American Natural Res (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Landfill Gas 12,4016,036,214.75486.75
Grand Valley Solar GardensConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Ottawa County MI Solar 4,040
Ottawa County MI Natural Gas 553435,145.06786.88
Zeeland MI Natural Gas 163105,005.74644.21
Ottawa County MI Distillate Fuel Oil -91334,524.76-3,676.1
Holland MI Distillate Fuel Oil -15218,594.83-122.335/2023

Ottawa County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Ottawa County's power plants primarily use Coal, which accounts for 54.23% (or 6,550,757.58 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Natural Gas at 45.05% and Landfill Gas at 0.41% of production. Around 2,144,746,129.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 7,128.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 758th worst for pollution per capita. Ottawa County has the 223rd highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 11 total plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
54.23%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
45.05%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.41%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.17%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.11%
OTHER
Other
0.03%

Ottawa County, Michigan Net Metering

Ottawa County has 5 out of 8 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Michigan have bad net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 5 electricity providers in Ottawa County that report energy loss. Together, these 5 providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.64% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Ottawa County receiving a rank of 699th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Ottawa County:

  • Coopersville, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 36.41%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 36.41%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 27.18%
  • Ferrysburg, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 36.56%
    • Grand Haven Board of Light and Power: 26.88%
    • Consumers Energy: 36.56%
  • Grand Haven, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 35.21%
    • Grand Haven Board of Light and Power: 29.57%
    • Consumers Energy: 35.21%
  • Holland, Michigan:
    • Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works: 29.92%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 32.38%
    • Great Lakes Energy: 5.32%
    • Consumers Energy: 32.38%
  • Hudsonville, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Spring Lake, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Zeeland, Michigan:
    • Great Lakes Energy: 21.33%
    • Zeeland Board of Public Works: 26.22%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 26.22%
    • Consumers Energy: 26.22%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Ottawa County, Michigan?

Ottawa County, Michigan is home to 11 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Ottawa County, Michigan?

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

There are 8 electricity providers offering service in Ottawa County, Michigan.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ottawa County, Michigan?

The largest electricity supplier in Ottawa County, Michigan by megawatt hours sold is Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-03