Portland Electric
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About Portland Electric
Portland Electric provides electricity in Ionia County, Michigan. The supplier has 2,235 residential customer accounts, 333 commercial customers and 15 industrial customers. Portland Electric's customers pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.39 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully for their customers, 11.91% below Michigan's average price of 18.60 cents, resulting in the company ranking 44th out of 60 providers in the state for lowest average electricity rate. In 2019 Portland Electric sold 87.94% of their total megawatt hours disposed to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 2,164 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 36,571. The provider earned $3,805,000 in 2019. All of that revenue came from electricity sales to end users alone.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Portland Electric is $103.96. Consumers of the supplier pay 6.39% less compared to the rest of the state. Production by the provider from natural gas totals 29.74 megawatt hours, which is around 54.08% of their total generation. Electricity facilities owned by Portland Electric generate a total of 55 megawatt hours, which is the 43rd highest of any provider. Electricity generation plants owned or managed by the supplier use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 55 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 27th out of 56 providers in Michigan.
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Portland Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Portland Electric residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
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Portland Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:259 Kent Street
Portland, Michigan 48875
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:James E. Barnes
Portland Electric Contact
- Website:www.portland-michigan.org
- Customer Service Phone:(517) 647-6912
- Social Media:
Portland Electric Service
- Outage Phone:(616) 527-0400
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Ionia County
- Major Cities Served:
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Quick Facts About Portland Electric
Portland Electric is the 43rd largest electricity company out of 56 electricity companies in Michigan based on number of customers.
Portland Electric Energy Makeup
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Portland Electric Coverage Map
Portland Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,583 | 5,554,300 | 44 | 100% |
Portland Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia County | 66,809 | 5 | 18.19 | $122.38/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Portland Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frank JenkinsPortland Electric (100.00%) | Portland | MI | Natural Gas | 55 | 15,957.95 | 290.14 |
Portland Electric Fuel Makeup
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Portland Electric FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Portland Electric customers each month?
Portland Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $103.96, compared to the Michigan average of $112.44 and the US of $112.44 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Portland Electric customers?
Portland Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 18.60 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents.
What is the phone number for Portland Electric?
The Portland Electric phone number is (517) 647-6912.
What percentage of Portland Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Power production facilities owned by or associated with Portland Electric generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What percentage of Portland Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Portland Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Portland Electric?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Portland Electric.
Who is the CEO of Portland Electric?
James E. Barnes is the CEO of Portland Electric.
