Utility Providers in Chatham, Michigan

Chatham is served by 12 utility providers across 4 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Alger County.

Alger County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Chatham vs. US average

Electricity
24.0¢/kWh
↑ 46% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 24% above MI state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$10.76/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Chatham-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Chatham

Electricity$100-$149 (22.6¢–25.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$33/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Chatham heats its homes

16%
5%
80%

16% natural gas · 5% electricity · 80% other fuels

Electric rates in Chatham

Residential rates range from 22.6¢ to 25.4¢ per kWh.

Chatham
24.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.

This is 46% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Chatham

Chatham has moderate broadband coverage.

Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
TDS Telecom
100 Mbps
DSL

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 5 providers

Internet 3 providers

Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Telecom
DSL up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Chatham, MI

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.