Electricity rates in Carson City, MI
Carson City (1,090 people, Montcalm 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 Carson City
| 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 Montcalm County right now
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Outage history in Montcalm County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 727 | 400 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,556 (22.3%) | 3,455 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (727 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fowler 21.5¢
- Stanton 21.5¢
- Ithaca 21.5¢
- Alma 21.5¢
- Ionia 21.5¢
- Edmore 21.5¢
- Saint Johns 21.5¢
- Belding 21.5¢
- Saint Louis 21.5¢
- Greenville 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48811
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carson City?
Most homes in Carson City 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 Carson City: Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carson City?
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 Carson City, MI?
2 utilities serve Carson City'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 Carson City?
In 2025, customers in Montcalm County averaged 6 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-17, when 3,455 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.