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

Electricity rates in 48756 — Prescott, MI

Homes in ZIP 48756 pay about 21.9¢ per kWh (Consumers Energy Co. (MI), Jan–Aug 2026). The Michigan average is 23.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price21.9¢per kWh
UtilityConsumers Energy Co. (MI)
MI average23.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$120628 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$110
650 kWh / month · avg. use$142
900 kWh / month$197
1,200 kWh / month$263

Monthly cost at the average price of 21.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 48756 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 48756

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MI
Consumers Energy Co. (MI)
Investor Owned
21.9¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1201,657,843

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ogemaw County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Michigan price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Michigan averageU.S. averageConsumers Energy Co. (MI) 12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Michigan averageU.S. averageConsumers Energy Co. (MI)
Michigan averageU.S. averageConsumers Energy Co. (MI)
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.

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 about 48756

How much does electricity cost in 48756?

About 21.9¢ per kWh for homes (Consumers Energy Co. (MI), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $197.

Who is the electric utility for 48756?

Consumers Energy Co. (MI), with about 1,657,843 residential customers in Michigan.

Is electricity in MI getting more expensive?

The Michigan residential average was 23.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.