City of Charlevoix electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Charlevoix is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,594 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.94¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Charlevoix bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.70 | $59.23 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.40 | $112.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $254.10 | $165.69 |
| 2,000 kWh | $338.80 | $218.92 |
*Residential - Rural, Senior (Rate 122) (effective 2012-04-01, $6.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Charlevoix residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Rural, Senior (Rate 122) | 2012-04-01 | $6.00 | 10.65¢ |
| Residential - In City (Rate 111) | 2012-04-01 | $5.25 | 9.65¢ |
| Residential - In City, Senior (Rate 112) | 2012-04-01 | $5.25 | 8.94¢ |
| Residential - Rural (Rate 121) | 2012-04-01 | $6.00 | 10.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Charlevoix rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (11.17¢ → 16.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Charlevoix doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Charlevoix's counties, customers averaged 73 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix | 4,409 | 80 | 12,108 | 2025-03-30 |
City of Charlevoix service area
City of Charlevoix serves Charlevoix County in Michigan and 1 ZIP codes.
Charlevoix
Cities: Bay Harbor
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Charlevoix at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,919,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 55,381 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3384 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Charlevoix's electricity rate?
City of Charlevoix residential customers pay an average of 16.94¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 20% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Charlevoix electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average City of Charlevoix home uses 1,005 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does City of Charlevoix have?
City of Charlevoix serves 4,594 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Charlevoix before making decisions.