Thumb Electric: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Thumb Electric

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About Thumb Electric

Thumb Electric is headquartered in Ubly, Michigan and supplies electricity in 3 counties throughout Michigan. The company last disclosed a total of 12,389 total customers. Exactly 1,071 of them are commercial properties and the rest are residential customers. Thumb Electric averages 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity, which is, thankfully, 13.66% below the average national price of 15.64 cents. There were a total of 172,849 megawatt hours sold to retail accounts in 2019 by the supplier. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours produced by the company in electricity plants they own and additional megawatt hours that they acquired by way of wholesale channels. They produced 19 megawatt hours and purchased 188,409 megawatt hours on the wholesale market.

The Michigan average monthly residential electric bill is $112.44, while the Thumb Electric average is 19.32% higher at $138.08 per month. Thumb Electric ranks 58th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Electricity generation plants managed by the supplier use non-renewable fuels to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 9.8 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 652nd out of 3517 providers in the nation. Thumb Electric produces 9.8 megawatt hours from their production facilities, ranking them as the 44th highest producer of electricity out of 56 providers in the state. By total customers, Thumb Electric is the 928th largest supplier out of 3517 electricity companies in the nation.

Thumb Electric Net Metering

Customers of Thumb Electric can take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it allows people to sell electricity back into the grid.

Thumb Electric Rate & Electric Bills

Thumb Electric residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.133/kWh$140.61/mo.$124.94/mo.
1728th13.50¢Thumb Electric's Average residential price per kWh
1971st$138.08Average monthly electricity bill for Thumb Electric's residential customers

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Thumb Electric Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:2231 Main Street
    Ubly, Michigan 48475
    United States of America
  • CEO:Dallas Braun

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Quick Facts About Thumb Electric

Thumb Electric generates 2.62 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas and ranks 442nd out of 3517 companies in the country for total natural gas output.

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Thumb Electric Energy Makeup

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Thumb Electric State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Michigan12,38924,011,00025100%

Thumb Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Huron County31,542516.65$127.34/mo
Sanilac County40,829516.66$127.28/mo
Tuscola County53,288416.66$127.40/mo

Power Plants Owned by Thumb Electric

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Huron County MI Distillate Fuel Oil 9.89,943.161,014.61

Thumb Electric Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
73.32%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
26.68%

Cities Thumb Electric Has Coverage

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

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Thumb Electric FAQ:

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Thumb Electric customers?

Consumers of Thumb Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What percentage of Thumb Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Thumb Electric generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.

How much is the average bundled bill for Thumb Electric customers each month?

The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Thumb Electric is $138.08. The state average bundled bill is $112.44 and the US average is $112.44.

What cities does Thumb Electric offer service to?

Thumb Electric has customers in 26 cities.

How many counties does Thumb Electric offer service in?

There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Thumb Electric including Michigan.

What is the phone number for Thumb Electric?

Thumb Electric's customer service phone number is (989) 658-8571

Who is the CEO of Thumb Electric?

The current CEO of Thumb Electric is Dallas Braun.

What percentage of Thumb Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?

Thumb Electric generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Thumb Electric?

There is one power plant owned by or associated with Thumb Electric.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06