Electricity rates in Paw Paw Lake, MI
Paw Paw Lake (3,511 people, Berrien County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 16.68¢/kWh, 21% less than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Paw Paw Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.68¢ | $138 | 113K | 932 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 20.50¢ | $199 | 29K | 1,012 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Berrien County right now
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Outage history in Berrien County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,875 | 5,397 |
| Days with outages | 192 | 166 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,086 (63.1%) | 19,751 (154.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,875 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Watervliet 16.7¢
- Coloma 21.5¢
- Lake Michigan Beach 16.7¢
- Hartford 21.5¢
- Benton Heights 16.7¢
- Bangor 21.5¢
- Benton Harbor 16.7¢
- Saint Joseph 16.7¢
- Fair Plain 16.7¢
- South Haven 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49038, 49043, 49098
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paw Paw Lake?
Most homes in Paw Paw Lake get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.68¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Paw Paw Lake: Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢), Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paw Paw Lake?
About $138 a month, based on 830 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 16.68¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Paw Paw Lake, MI?
3 utilities serve Paw Paw Lake's ZIP codes: Indiana Michigan Power Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative, Consumers Energy Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paw Paw Lake?
In 2025, customers in Berrien County averaged 89 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 166 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 19,751 customers (154.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.