Electricity rates in East Lansing, MI
East Lansing (48,471 people, Ingham County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Lansing pay about 20.77¢/kWh, 1% less than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving East Lansing
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lansing | Municipal utility | 20.77¢ | $112 | 87K | 422 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Ingham County right now
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Outage history in Ingham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 190 | 578 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,293 (10.8%) | 35,847 (19.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-19 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (190 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Okemos 21.5¢
- Lansing 20.8¢
- Haslett 21.7¢
- Edgemont Park 20.8¢
- Bath 21.5¢
- Holt 21.5¢
- Waverly 20.8¢
- DeWitt 21.5¢
- Dimondale 21.5¢
- Williamston 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48823, 48824, 48825, 48826
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Lansing?
Most homes in East Lansing get power from City of Lansing, where residential customers pay an average of 20.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of East Lansing: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in East Lansing?
About $112 a month, based on 537 kWh a month (the average for City of Lansing customers) at 20.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in East Lansing, MI?
2 utilities serve East Lansing's ZIP codes: City of Lansing, Consumers Energy Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in East Lansing?
In 2025, customers in Ingham County averaged 9 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 35,847 customers (19.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.