Electricity rates in Buchanan, MI
Buchanan (4,362 people, Berrien County) is served by Indiana Michigan Power Co.. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 16.68¢/kWh, 21% less than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Buchanan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.68¢ | $138 | 113K | 932 |
Power outages in Berrien County right now
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Outage history in Berrien County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,875 | 5,397 |
| Days with outages | 192 | 166 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,086 (63.1%) | 19,751 (154.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,875 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Niles 16.7¢
- Berrien Springs 16.7¢
- Bridgman 16.7¢
- Three Oaks 16.7¢
- Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert 16.7¢
- Edwardsburg 16.7¢
- Stevensville 16.7¢
- Dowagiac 21.5¢
- Fair Plain 16.7¢
- Cassopolis 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 49107
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buchanan?
Most homes in Buchanan get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.68¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Buchanan?
About $138 a month, based on 830 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 16.68¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Buchanan, MI?
Indiana Michigan Power Co. serves Buchanan.
How often does the power go out in Buchanan?
In 2025, customers in Berrien County averaged 89 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 166 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 19,751 customers (154.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.