Electricity rates in Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska (2,038 people, Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska
| 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 |
| Cherryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.19¢ | $129 | 36K | 100 |
Power outages in Kalkaska County right now
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Outage history in Kalkaska County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 316 | 1,061 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,182 (11.5%) | 4,133 (40.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-16 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (316 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rapid City 21.5¢
- Mancelona 21.5¢
- Elk Rapids 21.5¢
- Bellaire 21.5¢
- Kingsley 21.5¢
- Traverse City 21.5¢
- Greilickville 21.5¢
- Grayling 21.5¢
- Manton 21.5¢
- East Jordan 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49646
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kalkaska?
Most homes in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Cherryland Electric Co-op (18.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kalkaska?
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 Kalkaska, MI?
3 utilities serve Kalkaska's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, Cherryland Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kalkaska?
In 2025, customers in Kalkaska County averaged 17 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 4,133 customers (40.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.