Electricity rates in Elk Rapids, MI
Elk Rapids (1,615 people, Antrim 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 Elk Rapids
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.38¢ | $135 | 123K | 4,401 |
Power outages in Antrim County right now
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Outage history in Antrim County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 489 | 2,654 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,792 (17.9%) | 6,120 (39.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-02-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (489 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rapid City 21.5¢
- Bellaire 21.5¢
- Greilickville 21.5¢
- Traverse City 21.5¢
- Kalkaska 21.5¢
- Mancelona 21.5¢
- Kingsley 21.5¢
- East Jordan 21.5¢
- Boyne City 21.5¢
- Charlevoix 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49629
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elk Rapids?
Most homes in Elk Rapids 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 Elk Rapids: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elk Rapids?
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 Elk Rapids, MI?
2 utilities serve Elk Rapids's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elk Rapids?
In 2025, customers in Antrim County averaged 44 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-07, when 6,120 customers (39.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.