City of Petoskey electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Petoskey is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,546 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.66¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Petoskey bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $126.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $189.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $253.20 |
City of Petoskey residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Res Ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $7.95 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $7.95 | 11.3¢ (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 Petoskey rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (11.99¢ → 12.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Petoskey 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 Petoskey'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 Petoskey service area
City of Petoskey serves Emmet County in Michigan.
Emmet
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Petoskey at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,070,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 91,964 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14867 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Petoskey's electricity rate?
City of Petoskey residential customers pay an average of 12.66¢ 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 40% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Petoskey electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average City of Petoskey home uses 1,382 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does City of Petoskey have?
City of Petoskey serves 5,546 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
Does City of Petoskey offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Multi-Res Rate. 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 Petoskey before making decisions.