Great Lakes Energy
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About Great Lakes Energy
Great Lakes Energy is an electricity cooperative. The largest city served by the supplier is Holland, but the company also provides electricity to 60 cities in the state of Michigan. Electricity companies must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. Recently the provider listed 124,413 residential customers, 11,444 commercial customer accounts and 295 industrial customers signed up to receive electricity from the company. This is the entirety of their customers. Great Lakes Energy averages 17.46 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity. While this is less than the state average rate of 19.08 cents per kilowatt hour, it is more than the US average of 15.70 cents. A total of 1,595,170 megawatt hours were sold through retail sales in 2023 by the provider. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple electricity sources including 71 megawatt hours generated in power plants they own and 1,672,814 megawatt hours purchased via wholesale channels. The provider made $230,307,700 in total revenue in 2023 through retail electricity sales alone.
The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.7, while the Great Lakes Energy average is 23.18% lower at $106.55 per month. Production plants owned by or associated with Great Lakes Energy generate 71 megawatt hours, which is the 41st highest of 757th highest out of 3530 suppliers in the nation. With 71 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels, the supplier is the 23rd largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources out of 56 suppliers in Michigan Based on customer count, Great Lakes Energy is the 4th largest supplier out of 56 electricity companies in the state.
Great Lakes Energy is one of 40 companies in Michigan who offer net metering to their customers. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra megawatt hours back into the grid.
Great Lakes Energy has energy loss of 4.65% of their production during transmission. The state average for energy loss is 2.79% and the US average is 2.43%. This results in Great Lakes Energy getting a ranking of 15th best out of 56 electricity providers in the state and 985th best out of 3530 suppliers in the United States.
Great Lakes Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Great Lakes Energy residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Great Lakes Energy Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1323 Boyne Avenue
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
United States of America - CEO:Bill Scott
Great Lakes Energy Contact
- Website:www.gtlakes.com
- Customer Service Phone:(888) 485-2537
- Contact Page:www.gtlakes.com
- Social Media:
Great Lakes Energy Service
- Outage Map:glenergy.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(888) 485-2537
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Kent County
- Ottawa County
- Muskegon County
- Allegan County
- Grand Traverse County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Great Lakes Energy
Great Lakes Energy customers are faced with outages averaging 202.48 minutes per interruption, with around 1.56 outages each year.
Energy Loss
Great Lakes Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
77,715MWh
985 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Great Lakes Energy's Power Outages
202.48 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.56 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Great Lakes Energy.
Customers Out:
0
Great Lakes Energy Energy Makeup
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Great Lakes Energy Coverage Map
Great Lakes Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 136,333 | 230,991,011.51 | 7 | 100% |
Great Lakes Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | 121,210 | 9 | 18.71 | $117.15/mo |
| Antrim County | 23,427 | 8 | 18.42 | $114.43/mo |
| Barry County | 62,014 | 9 | 18.73 | $117.79/mo |
| Charlevoix County | 26,109 | 9 | 18.28 | $113.17/mo |
| Cheboygan County | 25,654 | 9 | 19.18 | $109.74/mo |
| Clare County | 30,827 | 9 | 18.91 | $120.28/mo |
| Crawford County | 13,102 | 8 | 18.62 | $116.23/mo |
| Emmet County | 33,946 | 10 | 18.27 | $113.05/mo |
| Grand Traverse County | 96,464 | 10 | 18.24 | $115.99/mo |
| Kalkaska County | 17,813 | 9 | 18.20 | $112.64/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Great Lakes Energy
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beaver IslandGreat Lakes Energy (100.00%) | Charlevoix County | MI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 71 | 141,943.03 | 1,999.2 |
Great Lakes Energy Fuel Makeup
Cities Great Lakes Energy Has Coverage
- Alanson, MI
- Allegan, MI
- Baldwin, MI
- Bellaire, MI
- Boyne City, MI
- Boyne Falls, MI
- Cadillac, MI
- Casnovia, MI
- Cedar Springs, MI
- Central Lake, MI
- Charlevoix, MI
- Custer, MI
- East Jordan, MI
- Elk Rapids, MI
- Ellsworth, MI
- Evart, MI
- Fife Lake, MI
- Fountain, MI
- Free Soil, MI
- Freeport, MI
- Fremont, MI
- Gaylord, MI
- Grant, MI
- Grayling, MI
- Harbor Springs, MI
- Hart, MI
- Hastings, MI
- Hersey, MI
- Holland, MI
- Howard City, MI
- Kalkaska, MI
- Kent City, MI
- Le Roy, MI
- Ludington, MI
- Luther, MI
- Mancelona, MI
- Manistee, MI
- Marion, MI
- Martin, MI
- Middleville, MI
- Morley, MI
- New Era, MI
- Newaygo, MI
- Otsego, MI
- Pellston, MI
- Pentwater, MI
- Petoskey, MI
- Pierson, MI
- Reed City, MI
- Rothbury, MI
- Sand Lake, MI
- Scottville, MI
- Shelby, MI
- Stanwood, MI
- Tustin, MI
- Vanderbilt, MI
- Walkerville, MI
- Wayland, MI
- White Cloud, MI
- Zeeland, MI
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Great Lakes Energy FAQ:
How many counties does Great Lakes Energy have customers in to?
Great Lakes Energy sells electricity to customers in 26 counties throughout the nation.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Great Lakes Energy customers?
Consumers of Great Lakes Energy, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 17.46 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Great Lakes Energy?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Great Lakes Energy.
What cities does Great Lakes Energy have customers in in?
Great Lakes Energy serves electricity to 60 cities in the country including Michigan.
Who is the CEO of Great Lakes Energy?
Great Lakes Energy's CEO is Bill Scott.
How much is the average bundled bill for Great Lakes Energy customers each month?
Consumers of Great Lakes Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $106.55.
What percentage of Great Lakes Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Great Lakes Energy generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
When will Great Lakes Energy power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Great Lakes Energy's customers is 202.48 minutes.
What percentage of Great Lakes Energy's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Great Lakes Energy produce 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Great Lakes Energy?
The Great Lakes Energy phone number is (888) 485-2537.
