Portable Ice Maker in Grand Rapids — $20/yr to Run (16.7¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Grand Rapids costs about $2/month at 16.7¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Grand Rapids, MI Electricity Rate

16.7¢/kWh

Utility: DTE Energy

+28% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.10

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.67

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$20

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$100

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Grand Rapids

PeriodkWhGrand Rapids CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.10$0.08+$0.02
Weekly4.2$0.70$0.55+$0.15
Monthly10.0$1.67$1.30+$0.37
Quarterly30.0$5.00$3.90+$1.10
Annual120.0$19.99$15.60+$4.39

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Daily

$0.10

Monthly

$1.67

Annual

$20

5-Year

$100

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Grand Rapids

  • Grand Rapids electricity rates are 28% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Clean and descale monthly
  • Use filtered water for better ice
  • Turn off when not needed

Portable Ice Maker Cost in Other Michigan Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids (current)16.7¢$20
Detroit18.0¢$22+$2
Warren16.7¢$20+$0
Sterling Heights17.2¢$21+$1
Ann Arbor17.0¢$20+$0
Lansing17.1¢$20+$0
Dearborn17.4¢$21+$1
Clinton Township17.7¢$21+$1
Canton Township14.6¢$18$-2

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Grand Rapids, MI

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is a mid-sized Michigan city where residential electricity rates from DTE Energy are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Grand Rapids's rate of 16.7¢/kWh costs approximately $20 per year — $4 more than the national average of $16.

Electricity in Grand Rapids is significantly more expensive than the national average — 28% higher. For a Portable Ice Maker used 4 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $4 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

With a cost of living index of 100, Grand Rapids is near the national median. The Portable Ice Maker's monthly cost of $1.67 represents a typical share of the average Grand Rapids electric bill of $126/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Grand Rapids's moderate climate (avg 46.5°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Portable Ice Maker produces approximately 0.09 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Grand Rapids residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Grand Rapids.

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