Electricity rates in Clare, MI
Clare (3,082 people, Clare 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 Clare
| 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 Clare County right now
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Outage history in Clare County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,019 | 3,080 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,316 (90.3%) | 16,368 (90.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,019 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Coleman 21.5¢
- Harrison 21.5¢
- Beaverton 21.5¢
- Mount Pleasant 21.5¢
- Lake Isabella 21.5¢
- Gladwin 21.5¢
- Shepherd 21.5¢
- Evart 21.5¢
- Saint Louis 21.5¢
- Midland 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48617
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clare?
Most homes in Clare 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 Clare: Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clare?
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 Clare, MI?
2 utilities serve Clare'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 Clare?
In 2025, customers in Clare County averaged 51 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 16,368 customers (90.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.