City of Lowell electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Lowell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,200 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 Lowell bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.30 | $64.86 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.60 | $114.92 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.90 | $164.98 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.20 | $215.05 |
*Rate Schedule RS-121 Residential Service Secondary Rate (effective 2014-06-09, $14.79/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 Lowell residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule RS-121 Residential Service Secondary Rate | 2014-06-09 | $14.79 | 10.01¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lowell rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.27¢ → 12.42¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Lowell | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 68 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.55 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 4 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 32 | 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 Lowell's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 223 | 29 | 24,324 | 2025-03-31 |
City of Lowell service area
City of Lowell serves Kent County in Michigan.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 11 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lowell at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,428,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 92,011 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 11268 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lowell's electricity rate?
City of Lowell residential customers pay an average of 13.06¢ 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 38% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lowell electric bill?
About $313 a month. The average City of Lowell home uses 2,396 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does City of Lowell have?
City of Lowell serves 3,200 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lowell?
In 2019, the average City of Lowell customer was without power for 68 min (SAIDI) over 0.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 32 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Lowell before making decisions.