Electricity rates in 49782 — Beaver Island, MI
Homes in ZIP 49782 pay about 19.2¢ per kWh (Great Lakes Energy Coop, 2024 average). 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 19.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 49782 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 49782
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Energy Coop Cooperative | 19.2¢ 2024 | $117 | 120,645 |
| Consumers Energy Co. (MI) Investor Owned · serves Charlevoix County | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 1,657,843 |
| City of Charlevoix (MI) Municipal · serves Charlevoix County | 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; 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 49782
How much does electricity cost in 49782?
About 19.2¢ per kWh for homes (Great Lakes Energy Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $173.
Who is the electric utility for 49782?
Great Lakes Energy Coop, with about 120,645 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¢.