Electricity rates in Petoskey, MI
Petoskey (5,719 people, Emmet 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 Petoskey
| 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 |
| Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op | Electric cooperative | 25.17¢ | $113 | 33K | 9,074 |
Power outages in Emmet County right now
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Outage history in Emmet County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 296 | 6,271 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,740 (9.5%) | 17,248 (59.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (296 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Harbor Springs 21.5¢
- Bay Harbor 21.5¢
- Boyne City 21.5¢
- Charlevoix 21.5¢
- Indian River 21.5¢
- East Jordan 21.5¢
- Gaylord 21.5¢
- Bellaire 21.5¢
- Cheboygan 21.5¢
- Mancelona 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49770
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Petoskey?
Most homes in Petoskey 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 Petoskey: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op (25.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Petoskey?
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 Petoskey, MI?
3 utilities serve Petoskey's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Petoskey?
In 2025, customers in Emmet County averaged 104 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 17,248 customers (59.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.