Electricity rates in Charlotte, MI
Charlotte (9,054 people, Eaton 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 Charlotte
| 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 Eaton County right now
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Outage history in Eaton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 296 | 948 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,075 (10.1%) | 9,066 (18%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-15 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (296 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Potterville 21.5¢
- Olivet 21.5¢
- Eaton Rapids 21.5¢
- Dimondale 21.5¢
- Bellevue 21.5¢
- Nashville 21.5¢
- Grand Ledge 21.5¢
- Waverly 20.8¢
- Holt 21.5¢
- Edgemont Park 20.8¢
ZIP codes: 48813
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlotte?
Most homes in Charlotte 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 Charlotte: Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charlotte?
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 Charlotte, MI?
2 utilities serve Charlotte'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 Charlotte?
In 2025, customers in Eaton County averaged 15 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 9,066 customers (18%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.