Electricity rates in Alpena, MI
Alpena (10,175 people, Alpena County) is served by 3 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 Alpena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op | Electric cooperative | 25.17¢ | $113 | 33K | 9,074 |
| Alpena Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.65¢ | $100 | 14K | 2,994 |
Power outages in Alpena County right now
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Outage history in Alpena County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 221 | 3,100 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,927 (10.6%) | 3,528 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-13 | 2025-04-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (221 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hubbard Lake 21.5¢
- Rogers City 21.5¢
- Mio 21.5¢
- Lewiston 21.5¢
- Au Sable 21.5¢
- Sand Lake 21.5¢
- East Tawas 21.5¢
- Tawas City 21.5¢
- Gaylord 21.5¢
- Indian River 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49707
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alpena?
Most homes in Alpena 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 Alpena: Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op (25.17¢), Alpena Power Co. (18.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alpena?
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 Alpena, MI?
3 utilities serve Alpena's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, Alpena Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alpena?
In 2025, customers in Alpena County averaged 51 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-01, when 3,528 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.