Electricity rates in Shields, MI
Shields (6,587 people, Saginaw County) is served by Consumers Energy Co.. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Shields
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Saginaw Township North 21.5¢
- Saginaw 21.5¢
- Carrollton 21.5¢
- Buena Vista 21.5¢
- Zilwaukee 21.5¢
- Freeland 21.5¢
- Hemlock 21.5¢
- Saint Charles 21.5¢
- Bridgeport 21.5¢
- Auburn 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48605, 48609, 48638
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shields?
Most homes in Shields 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Shields?
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 Shields, MI?
Consumers Energy Co. serves Shields.
How often does the power go out in Shields?
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.