Electricity rates in Birch Run, MI
Birch Run (1,479 people, Saginaw County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on DTE Electric Company pay about 21.67¢/kWh, 3% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Birch Run
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
Power outages in Saginaw County right now
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Outage history in Saginaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 181 | 320 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,902 (3.7%) | 13,829 (10.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (181 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burt 21.5¢
- Clio 21.7¢
- Frankenmuth 21.5¢
- Montrose 21.5¢
- Bridgeport 21.5¢
- Mount Morris 21.5¢
- Beecher 21.5¢
- Buena Vista 21.5¢
- Flushing 21.5¢
- Millington 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48415
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Birch Run?
Most homes in Birch Run get power from DTE Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 21.67¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Birch Run: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Birch Run?
About $135 a month, based on 623 kWh a month (the average for DTE Electric Company customers) at 21.67¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Birch Run, MI?
2 utilities serve Birch Run's ZIP codes: DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Birch Run?
In 2025, customers in Saginaw County averaged 5 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 13,829 customers (10.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.