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Utility Providers in Traverse City, MI

Spectrum
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Electricity

Top 3 Electric Providers in Traverse City

Wolverine Power Supply Co-Op

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Rates accurate as of November 3, 2026

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Natural Gas

Top 20 Natural Gas Providers in Traverse City

Rates accurate as of November 3, 2026
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Internet

Top 9 Internet Providers in Traverse City

*Not all internet providers and speeds are available at every address. **7 Gbps speed is available in select markets.
Traverse City Connectivity
Broadband (100/20 Mbps) 94.1%
1 Gig download 35.6%
Fiber 28.7%
Share of residents with access. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
Water & Sewer

Water & Sewage Providers in Traverse City

Traverse City drinking water quality: 4 contaminants above health guidelines, none above legal limits

Primary source: surface water. Levels are averages of EPA SDWA LCR and UCMR 3–5 samples. Health guidelines come from the EPA, WHO, or state health departments; legal limits are EPA regulations.

Contaminant Traverse City Health guideline Legal limit
Lead Above guideline 2.6 ppb 0 ppb 15 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent) Above guideline 0.225 ppb 0.02 ppb None set
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Above guideline 9.5525 ppb 0.1 ppb 60 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Above guideline 17.2275 ppb .06 ppb None set
Chlorate 65.75 ppb 210 ppb None set
Chromium (total) 0.4438 ppb 100 ppb 100 ppb
Six brominated haloacetic acids 8.4025 ppb Not set None set
Molybdenum 1.0333 ppb 40 ppb None set
Strontium 117.5 ppb 1.5 ppm None set
Vanadium 0.4975 ppb 21 ppb None set
Trash & Recycling

Top 8 Trash and Recycling Providers in Traverse City

All 5 additional trash and recycling providers
Bay Area Recycling for Charities 466 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686 231-632-2272 Website
Bay Area Recycling for Charities (Office) 830 Cottageview Dr #101, Traverse City, MI 49684 231-884-3417 Website
GFL - Traverse City Hauling 280 Hughes Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696 231-943-8088 Website
RecycleSmart 2650 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 231-941-5555 Website
Rev Site Solutions 3402 N Four Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 231-944-8916 Website
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Utilities Summary for Traverse City, MI

Electric Companies: 3
Natural Gas Companies: 20
Water & Sewage Providers: 1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: 8
Municipal Electricity: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my electric company in Traverse City?

Yes, the state of Michigan has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between Consumers Energy and Traverse City Light & Power or any of the 3 electric providers available in Traverse City.

Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Traverse City, MI?

Yes, the state of Michigan has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Constellation Energy and Symmetry Energy Solutions or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Traverse City.

What is the average utility bill in Traverse City?

On average, the residents of Traverse City, MI pay around $117.43 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Traverse City on average pay 28.6% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.

Does Traverse City offer municipal electricity services?

Yes, Traverse City Light & Power is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Traverse City with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.

Who is the fastest internet provider in Traverse City?

Spectrum is the fastest internet service provider in Traverse City, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 89.53% of the city.

Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Traverse City?

Ardent Natural Gas is the cheapest natural gas provider in Traverse City, offering plans starting at $0.295 /therm.