City of Portland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Portland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,588 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.27¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% more 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 Portland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $182.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $274.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $365.40 |
City of Portland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2011-10-06 | $3.85 | 10.4¢ (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 Portland rate history
2015–2025: +67% change in the average residential rate (10.43¢ → 17.37¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Portland 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 Portland's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 1 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia | 661 | 52 | 4,293 | 2025-03-31 |
City of Portland service area
City of Portland serves Ionia County in Michigan.
Ionia
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Portland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,856,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,709 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15246 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Portland's electricity rate?
City of Portland residential customers pay an average of 18.27¢ 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 13% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 2% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Portland electric bill?
About $198 a month. The average City of Portland home uses 1,085 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $183.
How many customers does City of Portland have?
City of Portland serves 2,588 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
Does City of Portland offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service. 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 Portland before making decisions.