Residential electricity prices in 49797 in April 2025 averaged approximately 19.95 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 49797 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 49797 increased approximately 3%, from 18.84 ¢/kWh to 19.37 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 49797 in April 2025 averaged 11.78 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Waters natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 49797 (Waters, MI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Waters (Michigan) increased approximately 9%, from 10.14 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 11.02 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 49797 (Waters, MI) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Waters 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 Waters solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Waters 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 49797 is associated with the city of Waters, MI in Otsego County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 49797, or for other information related to utilities in Michigan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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