Electricity rates in Essexville, MI
Essexville (3,396 people, Bay County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Essexville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| City of Bay City | Municipal utility | 16.13¢ | $96 | 18K | 109 |
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
- Bay City 16.1¢
- Zilwaukee 21.5¢
- Auburn 21.5¢
- Carrollton 21.5¢
- Reese 21.7¢
- Saginaw Township North 21.5¢
- Buena Vista 21.5¢
- Saginaw 21.5¢
- Freeland 21.5¢
- Shields 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48732
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Essexville?
Most homes in Essexville get power from Consumers Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Essexville: City of Bay City (16.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Essexville?
About $139 a month, based on 649 kWh a month (the average for Consumers Energy Co. customers) at 21.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Essexville, MI?
2 utilities serve Essexville's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., City of Bay City. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Essexville?
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.