Michigan · EIA utility 60631 · Full-service utility
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. electricity rates in Michigan, 2025
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.’s 33,339 residential customers paid an average of 17.46¢ per kWh in 2025, 13% below the Michigan average of 20.03¢. The typical home used 578 kWh a month, for an average bill of $101.
- 17.46¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)+2.70¢ (+18.3%) vs 2024
- $101Avg monthly billMichigan: $127
- 578 kWhAvg monthly useMichigan: 635 kWh
- 33,339Residential customersFull-service utility
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 33,339 | 231,386 | $40,388,800 | 17.46¢ | 14.76¢ | +2.70¢ (+18.3%) |
| Commercial | 4,044 | 144,782 | $22,823,100 | 15.76¢ | 13.38¢ | +2.38¢ (+17.8%) |
| Industrial | 37 | 1,364,154 | $105,307,300 | 7.72¢ | 6.01¢ | +1.71¢ (+28.5%) |
| All sectors | 37,420 | 1,740,322 | $168,519,200 | 9.68¢ | 7.63¢ | +2.05¢ (+26.9%) |
How Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. compares
- Michigan residential average, 2025: 20.03¢ per kWh, 635 kWh a month, $127 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Among 29 full-service utilities in Michigan with at least 1,000 residential customers, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. ranks 15 of 29 from lowest to highest average price.
- Latest monthly figure: Michigan homes paid 22.99¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 20.73¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average rose 18.3%; the state average rose 3.8%.
- Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. is an investor-owned utility, a private company whose rates are set by the state utility commission. Balancing authority: MISO.
Where Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. serves
EIA lists 10 Michigan counties in its 2025 service territory: Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon.
Michigan full-service utilities with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Marquette (MI) | 16.77¢ | $88 | 15,202 |
| City of Gladstone | 16.88¢ | $92 | 2,546 |
| Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm (MI) | 16.95¢ | $94 | 11,746 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 17.19¢ | $143 | 112,973 |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | 17.29¢ | $122 | 35,548 |
| Village of L'Anse (MI) | 18.18¢ | $55 | 1,342 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | 18.33¢ | $152 | 23,136 |
| City of Norway (MI) | 18.47¢ | $110 | 1,878 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.