Electricity rates in Zeeland, MI
Zeeland (5,626 people, Ottawa 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 Zeeland
| 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 |
| City of Zeeland | Municipal utility | 10.50¢ | $72 | 6,058 | 25 |
Power outages in Ottawa County right now
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Outage history in Ottawa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 451 | 540 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,866 (8.2%) | 15,748 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holland 21.5¢
- Beechwood 21.5¢
- Hudsonville 21.5¢
- Allendale 21.5¢
- Jenison 21.5¢
- Grandville 21.5¢
- Douglas 21.5¢
- Byron Center 21.5¢
- Fennville 21.5¢
- Wyoming 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49464
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Zeeland?
Most homes in Zeeland 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 Zeeland: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢), City of Zeeland (10.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Zeeland?
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 Zeeland, MI?
3 utilities serve Zeeland's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op, City of Zeeland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Zeeland?
In 2025, customers in Ottawa County averaged 9 hr 0 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 15,748 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.