Electricity rates in 49711 — Bay Shore, MI
Homes in ZIP 49711 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).
What a month of electricity costs
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 49711 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Charlevoix
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. (MI) Investor Owned · serves Charlevoix | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 1,657,843 |
| Great Lakes Energy Coop Cooperative · serves Charlevoix | 19.2¢ 2024 | $117 | 120,645 |
| City of Charlevoix (MI) Municipal · serves Charlevoix | 16.0¢ 2024 | $160 | 4,590 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Charlevoix; 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 49711
How much does electricity cost in 49711?
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 49711?
Consumers Energy Co. (MI) serves Charlevoix (EIA service territory), with about 1,657,843 residential customers in Michigan; 2 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¢.