Residential electricity prices in 48706 in January 2025 averaged approximately 18.50 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 16% more than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 48706 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in 48706 decreased approximately 2%, from 18.70 ¢/kWh to 18.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 48706 in January 2025 averaged 9.27 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 25% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Bay City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 48706 (Bay City, MI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Bay City (Michigan) decreased approximately 7%, from 10.12 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 9.46 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 48706 (Bay City, MI) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Bay City 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 Bay City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Bay City 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 48706 is associated with the city of Bay City, MI in Bay County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 48706, or for other information related to utilities in Michigan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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