Electricity rates in Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac (5,851 people, Cass 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 Dowagiac
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.68¢ | $138 | 113K | 932 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 20.50¢ | $199 | 29K | 1,012 |
Power outages in Cass County right now
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Outage history in Cass County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,499 | 12,993 |
| Days with outages | 153 | 133 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,081 (119.2%) | 11,912 (348%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (4,499 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cassopolis 16.7¢
- Decatur 21.5¢
- Berrien Springs 16.7¢
- Niles 16.7¢
- Edwardsburg 16.7¢
- Marcellus 16.7¢
- Hartford 21.5¢
- Watervliet 16.7¢
- Buchanan 16.7¢
- Coloma 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49047
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dowagiac?
Most homes in Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac: Indiana Michigan Power Co. (16.68¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dowagiac?
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 Dowagiac, MI?
3 utilities serve Dowagiac's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dowagiac?
In 2025, customers in Cass County averaged 216 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 133 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 11,912 customers (348%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.