City of Lansing electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan · RFC region · MISO
City of Lansing is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 87,026 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Lansing bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $103.85 | $66.94 |
| 1,000 kWh | $207.70 | $161.03 |
| 1,500 kWh | $311.55 | $255.12 |
| 2,000 kWh | $415.40 | $349.21 |
*Residential Electric Service (Senior Citizen) - Rate 21 (effective 2018-02-01, $8.25/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 Lansing residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Service (Senior Citizen) - Rate 21 | 2018-02-01 | $8.25 | 9.36¢ first 300 kWh, 15.31¢ first 500 kWh, 18.82¢ after |
| Residential Electric Service - Off Peak Savers (TOU)time-of-use | 2024-10-01 | $24.00 | 10.9¢ (12am–1pm, 8pm–12am) · 29.6¢ (1pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging - Rate 22time-of-use | 2018-02-01 | $5.00 | 10.8¢ (12am–1pm, 8pm–12am) · 26.4¢ (1pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electric Service - Rate 1time-of-use | 2018-02-01 | $13.00 | 12.6¢ (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 Lansing rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (14.75¢ → 19.44¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Lansing | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 422 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.14 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 10 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 92 | 160 | 121 |
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 Lansing's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 948 | 47 | 9,066 | 2025-05-16 |
| Ingham | 578 | 67 | 35,847 | 2025-05-16 |
| Clinton | 483 | 45 | 3,171 | 2025-03-31 |
City of Lansing service area
City of Lansing serves 3 counties in Michigan and 22 ZIP codes.
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
Cities: Lansing, East Lansing, Holt, Waverly, DeWitt, Edgemont Park
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 113 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 84,973 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 432 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 412 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $620,100 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 5,060 MWh |
City of Lansing at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 17.28¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $344,771,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,161,230 MWh |
| Peak demand | 467 MW summer · 326 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 61% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10704 |
| Website | www.lblwl.com/energysavers |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lansing's electricity rate?
City of Lansing residential customers pay an average of 20.77¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 1% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 15% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lansing electric bill?
About $112 a month. The average City of Lansing home uses 537 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $208.
How many customers does City of Lansing have?
City of Lansing serves 87,026 residential customers and 98,331 customers in total in Michigan, across 3 counties.
How reliable is City of Lansing?
In 2025, the average City of Lansing customer was without power for 7 hr 2 min (SAIDI) over 1.14 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 92 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Lansing offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Electric Service - Off Peak Savers (TOU). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Lansing offer net metering for solar?
City of Lansing had 432 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.7 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Lansing before making decisions.