Utility Providers in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City is served by 41 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Grand Traverse County.

Grand Traverse County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Traverse City vs. US average

Electricity
16.3¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 16% 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 Traverse City-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 Traverse City

Electricity$50-$99 (13.1¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$36/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 Traverse City heats its homes

72%
13%
15%

72% natural gas · 13% electricity · 15% other fuels

Electric rates in Traverse City

Residential rates range from 13.1¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

Traverse City
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, City of Traverse City - (MI), Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop.

Internet providers in Traverse City

Traverse City has strong broadband coverage.

ACD.net
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
186networks
1,024 Mbps
Fiber
Acentek
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Michigan Broadband Service
1,000 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 5 providers

Cherryland Electric Coop Inc
City of Traverse City - (MI)
Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Great Lakes Energy Coop
Wolverine Power Supply Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 24 providers

ACME TOWNSHIP - HOPE VILLAGE
BLACK BEAR FARMS
COUNTRY EDEN L.L.C.
DEEPWATER POINTE MASTER ASSOCIATION
EAST BAY CHARTER TOWNSHIP
FIFE LAKE TOWNHOUSES
GARFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
GRAND TRAVERSE CONDOMINIUMS
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
JUNIPER HILLS CONDOMINIUMS
KINGS COURT MOBILE HOME PARK
KINGSLEY, VILLAGE OF
MEADOWLANE MOBILE HOME PARK
PENINSULA TOWNSHIP
ROLLING MEADOWS WATER ASSN.
SILVER LAKE VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
SILVER SHORES MOBILE HOME PARK
SUBURBAN ESTATES MHP
THE LIGHTHOUSE-TRAVERSE CITY LLC

Sewer 1 provider

TRAVERSE CITY WWTP

Internet 10 providers

186networks
Fiber up to 1,024 Mbps
ACD.net
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Acentek
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cherry Capital Connection LLC
DSL up to 25 Mbps
Michigan Broadband Service
Fiber up to 1,000 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

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Traverse City, 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.