City of Harbor Springs electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Harbor Springs is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,858 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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 Harbor Springs bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.95 | $0.62 |
| 1,000 kWh | $115.90 | $1.24 |
| 1,500 kWh | $173.85 | $1.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $231.80 | $2.48 |
*Energy Optimization Plan Surcharge Rates: Residential (effective 2010-01-01), 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 Harbor Springs residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Optimization Plan Surcharge Rates: Residential | 2010-01-01 | — | 0.12¢ |
| Residential Senior Citizen Outside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | — | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Resort Outside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $96.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Resort Inside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $48.00 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Senior Citizen Inside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | — | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Outside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $8.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Inside Citytime-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $4.00 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Harbor Springs rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (9.06¢ → 11.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Harbor Springs 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 Harbor Springs's counties, customers averaged 104 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet | 6,271 | 55 | 17,248 | 2025-03-31 |
City of Harbor Springs service area
City of Harbor Springs serves Emmet County in Michigan.
Emmet
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Harbor Springs at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,332,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 39,305 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8083 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Harbor Springs's electricity rate?
City of Harbor Springs residential customers pay an average of 11.59¢ 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 45% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Harbor Springs electric bill?
About $98 a month. The average City of Harbor Springs home uses 849 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $116.
How many customers does City of Harbor Springs have?
City of Harbor Springs serves 3,858 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
Does City of Harbor Springs offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Senior Citizen Outside City. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Harbor Springs before making decisions.