Electricity rates in Howard City, MI
Howard City (1,792 people, Montcalm 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 Howard City
| 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 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) | Electric cooperative | 19.28¢ | $160 | 23K | 1,153 |
Power outages in Montcalm County right now
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Outage history in Montcalm County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 727 | 400 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,556 (22.3%) | 3,455 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (727 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cedar Springs 21.5¢
- Newaygo 21.5¢
- Greenville 21.5¢
- White Cloud 21.5¢
- Kent City 21.5¢
- Rockford 21.5¢
- Sparta 21.5¢
- Stanton 21.5¢
- Big Rapids 21.5¢
- Edmore 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49329
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Howard City?
Most homes in Howard City 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 Howard City: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Howard City?
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 Howard City, MI?
3 utilities serve Howard City's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Howard City?
In 2025, customers in Montcalm County averaged 6 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-17, when 3,455 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.