Electricity rates in Frankenmuth, MI
Frankenmuth (5,025 people, Saginaw 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 Frankenmuth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
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
- Birch Run 21.7¢
- Bridgeport 21.5¢
- Vassar 21.7¢
- Reese 21.7¢
- Buena Vista 21.5¢
- Clio 21.7¢
- Burt 21.5¢
- Millington 21.7¢
- Saginaw 21.5¢
- Carrollton 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48734, 48787
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Frankenmuth?
Most homes in Frankenmuth 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 Frankenmuth: DTE Electric Company (21.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Frankenmuth?
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 Frankenmuth, MI?
2 utilities serve Frankenmuth's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., DTE Electric Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Frankenmuth?
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.