Electricity rates in Gaylord, MI
Gaylord (3,660 people, Otsego 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 Gaylord
| 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 |
| Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op | Electric cooperative | 25.17¢ | $113 | 33K | 9,074 |
Power outages in Otsego County right now
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Outage history in Otsego County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 288 | 11,802 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 87 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,475 (12.9%) | 17,912 (93.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-12 | 2025-03-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (288 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lewiston 21.5¢
- Mancelona 21.5¢
- Boyne City 21.5¢
- East Jordan 21.5¢
- Grayling 21.5¢
- Bellaire 21.5¢
- Indian River 21.5¢
- Petoskey 21.5¢
- Bay Harbor 21.5¢
- Kalkaska 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49734, 49735
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gaylord?
Most homes in Gaylord 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 Gaylord: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op (25.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gaylord?
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 Gaylord, MI?
3 utilities serve Gaylord's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gaylord?
In 2025, customers in Otsego County averaged 196 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 87 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-30, when 17,912 customers (93.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.