Electricity rates in East Tawas, MI
East Tawas (2,747 people, Iosco County) is served by Consumers Energy Co.. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving East Tawas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Iosco County right now
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Outage history in Iosco County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,442 | 1,395 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,801 (103.4%) | 8,777 (61.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,442 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tawas City 21.5¢
- Sand Lake 21.5¢
- Au Sable 21.5¢
- Skidway Lake 21.5¢
- Standish 21.5¢
- Pigeon 21.7¢
- Hubbard Lake 21.5¢
- Kilmanagh 21.7¢
- West Branch 21.5¢
- Pinconning 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48730
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Tawas?
Most homes in East Tawas 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in East Tawas?
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 East Tawas, MI?
Consumers Energy Co. serves East Tawas.
How often does the power go out in East Tawas?
In 2025, customers in Iosco County averaged 23 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 8,777 customers (61.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.