Electricity rates in Otsego, MI
Otsego (3,991 people, Allegan County) is served by 2 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 Otsego
| 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 |
Power outages in Allegan County right now
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Outage history in Allegan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 365 | 862 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,578 (5.3%) | 14,042 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (365 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plainwell 21.5¢
- Allegan 21.5¢
- Parchment 21.5¢
- Westwood 21.5¢
- Kalamazoo 21.5¢
- Eastwood 21.5¢
- Comstock Northwest 21.5¢
- Stony Point 21.5¢
- Wayland 21.5¢
- South Gull Lake 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49078
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Otsego?
Most homes in Otsego 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 Otsego: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Otsego?
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 Otsego, MI?
2 utilities serve Otsego's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Otsego?
In 2025, customers in Allegan County averaged 14 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 14,042 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.