Benzie County, MI: 4 Electric Providers

Benzie County, Michigan Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Benzie County, Michigan Electricity Overview

At $112.39, the Benzie County average monthly residential electricity expense is 18.57% lower than the nationwide average bill.

When calculating by customer count, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Benzie County.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Benzie County had a 12.78% drop throughout the preceding 12 months.

Benzie County released 72,578,490.35 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 59th worst polluting county in the state.

Benzie County is the 65th most populated county in the state, with 17,926 residents residing within the county's borders.

Benzie County citizens are accountable for 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    174,579 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.74 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    72,578,490 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,048.78 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Frankfort

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Frankfort Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

19.11¢ per kWh

  • 3.27% higher than last month
  • 6.1% higher than April last year
  • 0.65% lower than the Michigan average
  • 12.99% higher than the US average
  • 492nd in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
  • 26,111th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 149 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 969 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

18.8¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 2.1% higher than April last year
  • 0.57% lower than the Michigan average
  • 16.61% higher than the US average
  • 492nd in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
  • 26,421st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 465 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$96.33 per month

  • 9.49% lower than last month
  • 2.24% higher than April last year
  • 0.77% higher than the Michigan average
  • 14.56% lower than the US average
  • 566th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 121 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 157 since April last year
  • 8,842nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,238 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 419 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$115.58 per month

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 1.98% lower than April last year
  • 2.02% higher than the Michigan average
  • 15.06% lower than the US average
  • 450th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 135 since April last year
  • 7,997th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,121 since April last year

Frankfort, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Frankfort is about 18.80 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 18.91 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Consumers Energy.

Emissions in Frankfort average 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 165th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,186,441.99 kilograms, which is the 427th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Frankfort have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frankfort

Frankfort residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
492nd18.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frankfort
450th$115.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frankfort Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frankfort, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Hardwood Acres CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hardwood Acres CDP is about 17.34 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 18.91 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $109.84 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 3.33% discount compared to other residents of the United States.

Emissions in Hardwood Acres CDP average 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 10th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,890,831.31 kilograms, which is the 492nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Hardwood Acres CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardwood Acres CDP

Hardwood Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.143/kWh$155.55/mo.$79.67/mo.
111th17.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hardwood Acres CDP
132nd$109.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hardwood Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hardwood Acres CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cherryland ElectricBUNDLED15.89104.08266,448.5742,341,361.52
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Benzonia, MI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Benzonia is about 18.80 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 18.91 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Benzonia has the 519th largest population in Michigan, with 636 residents residing in the city.

Emissions in Benzonia average 4,048.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 505th worst polluting city out of 746 cities in Michigan based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,575,026.21 kilograms, which is the 516th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Benzonia have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benzonia

Benzonia residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
492nd18.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benzonia
450th$115.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benzonia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benzonia, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Benzie County, Michigan Details

Benzie County, Michigan Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Benzie County providing electricity. Of those 4, 50.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Michigan has bad state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Benzie County who report energy loss data had an average of 5.54% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 3.44%, Benzie County is the 58th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Benzie County:

  • Benzonia, Michigan:
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
  • Beulah, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Elberta, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Frankfort, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Honor, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 50.00%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Lake Ann, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Cherryland Electric: 33.33%
  • Thompsonville, Michigan:
    • Cherryland Electric: 33.33%
    • Wolverine Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Consumers Energy: 33.33%

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

FAQ

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

Benzie County, Michigan has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Benzie County, Michigan?

By total revenue, Consumers Energy is the largest electricity provider in Benzie County, Michigan.

Which electricity companies offer service in Benzie County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Energy22,300
2Cherryland Electric4,897
3Strategic Energy LLC7

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Published: 2024-03-29