Electricity rates in Bay City, MI
Bay City (33,917 people, Bay County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Bay City pay about 16.13¢/kWh, 23% less than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Bay City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay City | Municipal utility | 16.13¢ | $96 | 18K | 109 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Bay County right now
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Outage history in Bay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 362 | 201 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,337 (12.6%) | 5,585 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (362 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Essexville 21.5¢
- Zilwaukee 21.5¢
- Auburn 21.5¢
- Carrollton 21.5¢
- Saginaw Township North 21.5¢
- Buena Vista 21.5¢
- Saginaw 21.5¢
- Freeland 21.5¢
- Reese 21.7¢
- Shields 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48706, 48707, 48708
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bay City?
Most homes in Bay City get power from City of Bay City, where residential customers pay an average of 16.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bay City: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bay City?
About $96 a month, based on 598 kWh a month (the average for City of Bay City customers) at 16.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bay City, MI?
2 utilities serve Bay City's ZIP codes: City of Bay City, Consumers Energy Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bay City?
In 2025, customers in Bay County averaged 3 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 5,585 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.