Electricity rates in Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids (10,397 people, Mecosta 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 Big Rapids
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.38¢ | $135 | 123K | 4,401 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) | Electric cooperative | 19.28¢ | $160 | 23K | 1,153 |
Power outages in Mecosta County right now
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Outage history in Mecosta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 834 | 1,604 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,210 (20.4%) | 9,156 (44.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (834 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Reed City 21.5¢
- White Cloud 21.5¢
- Evart 21.5¢
- Howard City 21.5¢
- Baldwin 21.5¢
- Lake Isabella 21.5¢
- Newaygo 21.5¢
- Fremont 21.5¢
- Edmore 21.5¢
- Cedar Springs 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49307
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Rapids?
Most homes in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Rapids?
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 Big Rapids, MI?
3 utilities serve Big Rapids's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Rapids?
In 2025, customers in Mecosta County averaged 26 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 9,156 customers (44.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.