Electricity rates in Lakeview, MI
Lakeview (1,115 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 Lakeview
| 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
- Battle Creek 21.5¢
- Springfield 21.5¢
- Brownlee Park 21.5¢
- Level Park-Oak Park 21.5¢
- Galesburg 21.5¢
- South Gull Lake 21.5¢
- Marshall 21.5¢
- Bellevue 21.5¢
- Athens 21.5¢
- Comstock Northwest 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48850
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lakeview?
Most homes in Lakeview 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 Lakeview: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lakeview?
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 Lakeview, MI?
3 utilities serve Lakeview'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 Lakeview?
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.