Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Michigan
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Michigan. With an average electricity rate of 18.5¢/kWh and 3.8 peak sun hours per day, Michigan homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Detroit
19¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · DTE Energy
Grand Rapids
18.2¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Consumers Energy
Warren
18.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · DTE Energy
Sterling Heights
18.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · DTE Energy
Ann Arbor
18.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · DTE Energy
Lansing
18¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Lansing Board of Water & Light
Kalamazoo
18.2¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Consumers Energy
About Electricity Costs in Michigan
Michigan residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Michigan could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 3.8 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Michigan is a viable state for residential solar installations.
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