Electricity rates in 48916 — Lansing, MI
Homes in ZIP 48916 pay about 21.7¢ per kWh (City of Lansing (MI), Jan–Aug 2026). The Michigan average is 23.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 21.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 48916 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lansing (MI) Municipal | 21.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $102 | 87,301 |
| DTE Electric Company Investor Owned · serves Ingham | 22.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 2,067,779 |
| Consumers Energy Co. (MI) Investor Owned · serves Ingham | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 1,657,843 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) Cooperative · serves Ingham | 18.0¢ 2024 | $143 | 23,034 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ingham; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Michigan price trend
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 48916
How much does electricity cost in 48916?
About 21.7¢ per kWh for homes (City of Lansing (MI), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $196.
Who is the electric utility for 48916?
City of Lansing (MI), with about 87,301 residential customers in Michigan; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
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¢.