Utility Providers in East Tawas, Michigan

East Tawas is served by 20 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Iosco County.

Iosco County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in East Tawas vs. US average

Electricity
18.8¢/kWh
↑ 14% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% below 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 East Tawas-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 East Tawas

Electricity$50-$99 (18.8¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/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 East Tawas heats its homes

79%
10%
11%

79% natural gas · 10% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in East Tawas

Residential rates range from 18.8¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

East Tawas
18.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

East Tawas is served by Consumers Energy Co - (MI), a investor owned utility.

This is 14% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in East Tawas

East Tawas has strong broadband coverage.

ACD.net
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Electric 1 provider

Consumers Energy Co - (MI)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 11 providers

ALABASTER TOWNSHIP
AU SABLE TOWNSHIP
BALDWIN TOWNSHIP
EAST TAWAS, CITY OF
HALE CREEK MANOR
HALE HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS
HURON SHORE REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY
OSCODA TOWNSHIP
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF
WHITTEMORE SQUARE APARTMENTS

Sewer 1 provider

TAWAS UTILITY AUTHORITY WWTP

Internet 6 providers

ACD.net
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in East Tawas, 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.