Electricity rates in Bangor, MI
Bangor (1,850 people, Van Buren 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 Bangor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 20.50¢ | $199 | 29K | 1,012 |
Power outages in Van Buren County right now
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Outage history in Van Buren County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,168 | 3,277 |
| Days with outages | 122 | 112 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,511 (23.8%) | 19,203 (101.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hartford 21.5¢
- South Haven 21.5¢
- Paw Paw Lake 16.7¢
- Watervliet 16.7¢
- Paw Paw 21.5¢
- Coloma 21.5¢
- Lake Michigan Beach 16.7¢
- Decatur 21.5¢
- Lawton 21.5¢
- Mattawan 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49013
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bangor?
Most homes in Bangor 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 Bangor: Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bangor?
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 Bangor, MI?
2 utilities serve Bangor's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bangor?
In 2025, customers in Van Buren County averaged 54 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 112 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 19,203 customers (101.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.