Electricity rates in Alma, MI
Alma (9,193 people, Gratiot County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Alma
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) | Electric cooperative | 19.28¢ | $160 | 23K | 1,153 |
Power outages in Gratiot County right now
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Outage history in Gratiot County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 245 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,247 (15.5%) | 835 (4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-18 | 2025-08-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (245 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Louis 21.5¢
- Ithaca 21.5¢
- Breckenridge 21.5¢
- Shepherd 21.5¢
- Mount Pleasant 21.5¢
- Carson City 21.5¢
- Edmore 21.5¢
- Hemlock 21.5¢
- Stanton 21.5¢
- Lake Isabella 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alma?
Most homes in Alma get power from Consumers Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alma: Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alma?
About $139 a month, based on 649 kWh a month (the average for Consumers Energy Co. customers) at 21.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alma, MI?
2 utilities serve Alma's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alma?
In 2025, customers in Gratiot County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-19, when 835 customers (4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.