Electricity rates in Houghton Lake, MI
Houghton Lake (3,427 people, Roscommon 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 Houghton Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Roscommon County right now
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Outage history in Roscommon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 959 | 1,161 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,793 (85.6%) | 5,632 (40.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-01-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (959 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prudenville 21.5¢
- Roscommon 21.5¢
- Saint Helen 21.5¢
- Harrison 21.5¢
- Grayling 21.5¢
- West Branch 21.5¢
- Gladwin 21.5¢
- Cadillac 21.5¢
- Manton 21.5¢
- Beaverton 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48629
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Houghton Lake?
Most homes in Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake?
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 Houghton Lake, MI?
Consumers Energy Co. serves Houghton Lake.
How often does the power go out in Houghton Lake?
In 2025, customers in Roscommon County averaged 19 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-27, when 5,632 customers (40.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.