How City of Lansing compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Lansing, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Electric Coop | 18.04 | 23,034 | -1.74 | -$188 |
| Consumers Energy Co | 19.11 | 1,657,843 | -0.67 | -$73 |
| City of Lansing (this page) | 19.78 | 87,301 | — | — |
| DTE Electric Company | 20.13 | 2,067,758 | +0.35 | +$37 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Lansing. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Lansing customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Michigan (see below).
Where City of Lansing customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Lansing premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | Tri-County Electric Coop | 18.04 | +$188 |
| Eaton | Tri-County Electric Coop | 18.04 | +$188 |
| Ingham | Tri-County Electric Coop | 18.04 | +$188 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Michigan you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 19.61 | 19.78 | +0.9% |
| Residential customers | 87,001 | 87,301 | +0.3% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Michigan electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Lansing bill
Michigan has residential electric supply choice: City of Lansing delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: michigan.gov/mpsc.
Electric choice capped at 10% of each utility's load (waitlist). Gas Customer Choice (DTE, Consumers, SEMCO) uncapped.
Counties served (MI, EIA-861 2024)
Clinton · Eaton · Ingham
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Lansing more expensive than other Michigan utilities?
- City of Lansing customers paid an average 19.78 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% above the Michigan volume-weighted average of 19.37 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Lansing?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Michigan does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via michigan.gov/mpsc if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does City of Lansing have?
- 87,301 residential customers in Michigan in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.