Electricity rates in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo (76,041 people, Kalamazoo County) is served by 4 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 Kalamazoo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 20.50¢ | $199 | 29K | 1,012 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.68¢ | $138 | 113K | 932 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.38¢ | $135 | 123K | 4,401 |
Power outages in Kalamazoo County right now
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Outage history in Kalamazoo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 880 | 2,129 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 85 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,812 (21.6%) | 51,658 (53.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-17 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (880 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eastwood 21.5¢
- Westwood 21.5¢
- Parchment 21.5¢
- Comstock Northwest 21.5¢
- Portage 21.5¢
- Galesburg 21.5¢
- Plainwell 21.5¢
- Mattawan 21.5¢
- South Gull Lake 21.5¢
- Vicksburg 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49001, 49003, 49004, 49005, 49006, 49007, 49008, 49009, 49019, 49048
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kalamazoo?
Most homes in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo: Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢), Indiana Michigan Power Co. (16.68¢), Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kalamazoo?
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 Kalamazoo, MI?
4 utilities serve Kalamazoo's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative, Indiana Michigan Power Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kalamazoo?
In 2025, customers in Kalamazoo County averaged 35 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 85 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 51,658 customers (53.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.