Electricity rates in Manistee, MI
Manistee (6,084 people, Manistee 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 Manistee
| 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 Manistee County right now
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Outage history in Manistee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 336 | 1,110 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,686 (17.7%) | 4,926 (32.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (336 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Scottville 21.5¢
- Ludington 21.5¢
- Frankfort 21.5¢
- Baldwin 21.5¢
- Hart 21.5¢
- Kingsley 21.5¢
- Cadillac 21.5¢
- Manton 21.5¢
- Reed City 21.5¢
- Traverse City 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49660
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manistee?
Most homes in Manistee 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 Manistee: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Cherryland Electric Co-op (18.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manistee?
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 Manistee, MI?
3 utilities serve Manistee'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 Manistee?
In 2025, customers in Manistee County averaged 18 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 4,926 customers (32.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.