EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Coldwater Board of Public Util electricity rates

Coldwater Board of Public Util (municipal) residential customers paid about 14.9¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $85 for 574 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.9¢per kWh
Residential customers6,393MI, 2024
Avg. monthly use574kWh
Commercial14.4¢per kWh
Industrial9.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with Coldwater Board of Public Util

500 kWh / month$74
900 kWh / month$134
1,200 kWh / month$178

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Michigan averageU.S. average
Aug 202623.0¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+10.9%20.7¢
vs. 5 years ago+28.7%17.9¢
Record high23.1¢Jul 2026
Avg. home bill$172750 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Coldwater Board of Public Util’s electricity rate?

About 14.9¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Coldwater Board of Public Util electric bill?

$85 a month in 2024, for an average of 574 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Coldwater Board of Public Util cheaper than the Michigan average?

Yes: 14.9¢ versus the Michigan average of 23.0¢ (Aug 2026).