Rates by state / Michigan / Great Lakes Energy Coop
Cooperative · 123,277 residential customers
Great Lakes Energy Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 20.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 3% below the Michigan average of 21.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
20.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$128/mo
At 632 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.0%
5 years: +31.5%
Average rate by year
202015.4¢
202116.1¢
202217.0¢
202317.7¢
202419.2¢
202520.3¢
Great Lakes Energy Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Great Lakes Energy Coop's 2025 average rate of 20.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Great Lakes Energy Coop | Michigan average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $102 | $105 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $152 | $158 |
| 1,000 kWh | $203 | $211 |
| 1,500 kWh | $305 | $316 |
| 2,000 kWh | $406 | $421 |
Other utilities in Michigan
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | 2,078,328 | 20.3¢ |
| Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | 1,662,741 | 20.7¢ |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 112,973 | 17.2¢ |
| City of Lansing - (MI) | 87,026 | 19.4¢ |
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | 47,805 | 28.0¢ |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | 36,144 | 14.3¢ |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | 35,548 | 17.3¢ |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | 33,339 | 17.5¢ |
Great Lakes Energy Coop: common questions
- How much does Great Lakes Energy Coop charge per kWh?
- Great Lakes Energy Coop residential customers paid an average of 20.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Great Lakes Energy Coop electric bill?
- The average Great Lakes Energy Coop household used 632 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $128 a month at the average rate.
- Is Great Lakes Energy Coop cheaper than other utilities in Michigan?
- Great Lakes Energy Coop's average rate is 3% below the Michigan average of 21.1¢. 24 of 30 utilities in Michigan have a lower average rate.
- Did Great Lakes Energy Coop raise rates?
- Great Lakes Energy Coop's average residential rate changed +6.0% from 2024 to 2025 and +31.5% since 2020.
- Is my Great Lakes Energy Coop bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Michigan homes and your rate with Great Lakes Energy Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.