Residential electricity prices in 48279 in August 2024 averaged approximately 19.67 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 18% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 48279 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in 48279 increased approximately 1%, from 19.43 ¢/kWh to 19.71 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 48279 in August 2024 averaged 17.70 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Detroit natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 48279 (Detroit, MI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Detroit (Michigan) increased approximately 9%, from 16.34 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 17.89 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 48279 (Detroit, MI) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Detroit values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Detroit solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Detroit levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 48279 is associated with the city of Detroit, MI in Wayne County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 48279, or for other information related to utilities in Michigan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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