Consumers Energy Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Michigan · RFC region · MISO
Consumers Energy Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 1,662,741 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Consumers Energy Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $107.40 | $79.14 |
| 1,000 kWh | $214.80 | $149.55 |
| 1,500 kWh | $322.20 | $219.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $429.60 | $290.37 |
*Residential Nighttime Savers Rate (RPM) (effective 2025-01-01, $8.73/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Consumers Energy Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Nighttime Savers Rate (RPM) | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 14.08¢ |
| Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Service (RSP)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 23.3¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 28.2¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Nighttime Savers Rate (RPM)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 21.8¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) · 24.4¢ (6am–2pm, 7pm–11pm) · 28.2¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Smart Hours Rate (RSH)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 23.3¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 28.2¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate (RSM)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 22.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Smart Hours Rate (RSH) | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 14.08¢ |
| Residential Service Secondary Non-Transmitting Meter Rate (RSM) | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 14.08¢ |
| Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Service (RSP) | 2025-01-01 | $8.73 | 14.08¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Consumers Energy Co. rate history
2015–2025: +41% change in the average residential rate (14.64¢ → 20.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Consumers Energy Co. | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 820 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 9 hr 45 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 164 | 160 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Consumers Energy Co.'s counties, customers averaged 14 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montmorency | 28,495 | 89 | 9,552 | 2025-04-01 |
| Oscoda | 19,125 | 89 | 8,766 | 2025-03-30 |
| Cheboygan | 14,392 | 94 | 20,256 | 2025-04-01 |
| Presque Isle | 14,146 | 71 | 9,962 | 2025-04-01 |
| Otsego | 11,802 | 87 | 17,912 | 2025-03-30 |
| Crawford | 9,763 | 90 | 10,889 | 2025-03-31 |
| Alcona | 9,544 | 96 | 7,885 | 2025-03-30 |
| Emmet | 6,271 | 55 | 17,248 | 2025-03-31 |
| Charlevoix | 4,409 | 80 | 12,108 | 2025-03-30 |
| Van Buren | 3,277 | 112 | 19,203 | 2025-05-16 |
| Clare | 3,080 | 82 | 16,368 | 2025-12-29 |
| Antrim | 2,654 | 89 | 6,120 | 2025-02-07 |
| Kalamazoo | 2,129 | 85 | 51,658 | 2025-05-16 |
| Ogemaw | 1,692 | 82 | 5,606 | 2025-07-24 |
| St Joseph | 1,639 | 77 | 7,034 | 2025-03-31 |
| Leelanau | 1,638 | 94 | 10,164 | 2025-06-03 |
| Mecosta | 1,604 | 54 | 9,156 | 2025-12-29 |
| Barry | 1,405 | 62 | 11,046 | 2025-05-16 |
| Lake | 1,400 | 86 | 6,361 | 2025-03-15 |
| Iosco | 1,395 | 67 | 8,777 | 2025-04-29 |
| Gladwin | 1,288 | 78 | 5,686 | 2025-07-24 |
| Calhoun | 1,258 | 54 | 21,889 | 2025-05-16 |
| Missaukee | 1,189 | 59 | 2,694 | 2025-12-30 |
| Roscommon | 1,161 | 99 | 5,632 | 2025-01-27 |
| Benzie | 1,142 | 57 | 4,310 | 2025-12-29 |
Consumers Energy Co. service area
Consumers Energy Co. serves 60 counties in Michigan and 646 ZIP codes.
Alcona, Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Branch, Calhoun, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee, St Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wexford
Cities: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Kalamazoo, Wyoming, Shelby, Battle Creek, Kentwood, Saginaw, East Lansing, Portage, Midland, Muskegon, Bay City, Holland, Jackson, Burton, Mount Pleasant, Forest Hills, Saginaw Township North, Walker, Norton Shores, Holt, Waverly, Okemos, Adrian, Monroe, Haslett, Allendale, Jenison, Grandville, Traverse City, Owosso, Northview, Cutlerville, Fenton, Ionia, East Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Sturgis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,662,533 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing, Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,646,325 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 14,567 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1,725 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 361,519 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $35,756,154 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 128,434 MWh |
Consumers Energy Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 17.06¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.41¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,414,111,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,807,873 MWh |
| Peak demand | 7,949 MW summer · 5,306 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 56% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4254 |
| Website | mi-psc.force.com/s |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Consumers Energy Co.'s electricity rate?
Consumers Energy Co. residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% above the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 19% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Consumers Energy Co. electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average Consumers Energy Co. home uses 649 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $215.
How many customers does Consumers Energy Co. have?
Consumers Energy Co. serves 1,662,741 residential customers and 1,901,950 customers in total in Michigan, across 60 counties.
How reliable is Consumers Energy Co.?
In 2025, the average Consumers Energy Co. customer was without power for 13 hr 40 min (SAIDI) over 1.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 44 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Consumers Energy Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Service (RSP). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Consumers Energy Co. offer net metering for solar?
Consumers Energy Co. had 14,567 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 99.4 MW of capacity and 1,725 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Consumers Energy Co. before making decisions.