Electricity rates in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City (15,218 people, Grand Traverse County) is served by 4 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 Traverse City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Cherryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.19¢ | $129 | 36K | 100 |
| City of Traverse City | Municipal utility | 14.12¢ | $74 | 10K | 40 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.38¢ | $135 | 123K | 4,401 |
Power outages in Grand Traverse County right now
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Outage history in Grand Traverse County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 157 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,060 (3.4%) | 3,370 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-01 | 2025-05-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greilickville 21.5¢
- Kingsley 21.5¢
- Elk Rapids 21.5¢
- Rapid City 21.5¢
- Kalkaska 21.5¢
- Bellaire 21.5¢
- Manton 21.5¢
- Mancelona 21.5¢
- Frankfort 21.5¢
- East Jordan 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49684, 49685, 49686, 49696
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Traverse City?
Most homes in Traverse City 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 Traverse City: Cherryland Electric Co-op (18.19¢), City of Traverse City (14.12¢), Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City, MI?
4 utilities serve Traverse City's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Cherryland Electric Co-op, City of Traverse City, Great Lakes Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Traverse City?
In 2025, customers in Grand Traverse County averaged 2 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-12, when 3,370 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.