Residential electricity prices in 49329 in May 2026 averaged approximately 22.01 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
See how electricity costs in 49329 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 49329 increased approximately 7%, from 19.93 ¢/kWh to 21.39 ¢/kWh. [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
Residential natural gas prices in 49329 in April 2026 averaged 12.51 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Howard City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 49329 (Howard City, MI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Howard City (Michigan) increased approximately 2%, from 11.05 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 11.32 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
Sorry, 49329 solar data is not currently available. Please check back later.
See the chart below for a comparison of Howard City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Howard City levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Solar radiation values listed as zero are not currently available.
Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
Read More
Penn State researchers recently examined microgrids and discovered that they may not always be a wise economic move for communities.
Read More
Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
Read More
The ZIP code 49329 is associated with the city of Howard City, MI in Montcalm County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 49329, or for other information related to utilities in Michigan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nuclear energy sources provided more than 20 percent of United States electricity in 2011.
Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.
Learn about your specific solar options, with NO obligation.
