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Consumers Energy Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
21.20¢
Commercial
16.09¢
Customers
1.9M
Rate Type
seasonal

How much does Consumers Energy charge per kWh in 2026?

Consumers Energy’s estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $220, including the about $8 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 16.09c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on Consumers Energy’s official rate schedule.

2026 published rate: Consumers Energy's standard residential plan (Rate RS) bills a fixed monthly system access charge of about $8.00 plus a per-kWh energy charge, with a summer tier that prices the first 600 kWh used each month in June through September differently from usage above that level. Once distribution, the monthly power supply cost recovery fuel factor, and surcharges are added, the all-in effective residential rate for a typical Consumers Energy home sits close to Michigan's statewide residential average of 22.01 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), among the highest in the Midwest. The 2026 story is a rate increase: on 27 March 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6 million electric rate increase, effective 1 May 2026, adding about $6.46 a month, roughly 6.1 percent, for a typical residential customer using 500 kWh, far below the $436 million the company had sought. That was Consumers Energy's second approved electric increase within a year, and the Michigan Attorney General had argued the rise should be held to about 3.5 percent. Consumers Energy also offers time-of-day pricing options that can lower costs for households able to shift usage away from the summer on-peak window. Michigan PSC Consumers Energy rate order, 27 Mar 2026, and Consumers Energy residential Rate RS.

About Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy serves approximately 1.9 million residential customers across MI. The estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: About 1.9 million electric customers across most of Michigan's Lower Peninsula outside DTE's southeast territory, including Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Saginaw, and Bay City.

Parent company: CMS Energy

Recent rate case: On 27 March 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6 million electric rate increase for Consumers Energy, effective 1 May 2026 - about $160 million below the $436 million (plus a $24.3 million surcharge) the company had requested. A typical residential customer using 500 kWh a month sees about $6.46 more, roughly 6.1 percent. It was Consumers Energy's second electric rate increase approved within a year; the Michigan Attorney General had argued for holding the rise to about 3.5 percent. Consult the rate schedule linked above for current approved pricing.

Consumers Energy Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 21.20c/kWh plus the $8 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$61.00/mo
500 kWh$114.00/mo
750 kWh$167.00/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$220.00/mo
1,250 kWh$273.00/mo
1,500 kWh$326.00/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Consumers Energy rate per kWh in 2026?+
Consumers Energy's standard residential plan (Rate RS) bills a fixed monthly system access charge of about $8.00 plus a per-kWh energy charge, with a summer tier that prices the first 600 kWh used each month in June through September differently from usage above that level. Once distribution, the monthly power supply cost recovery fuel factor, and surcharges are added, the all-in effective residential rate for a typical Consumers Energy home sits close to Michigan's statewide residential average of 22.01 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), among the highest in the Midwest. The 2026 story is a rate increase: on 27 March 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6 million electric rate increase, effective 1 May 2026, adding about $6.46 a month, roughly 6.1 percent, for a typical residential customer using 500 kWh, far below the $436 million the company had sought. That was Consumers Energy's second approved electric increase within a year, and the Michigan Attorney General had argued the rise should be held to about 3.5 percent. Consumers Energy also offers time-of-day pricing options that can lower costs for households able to shift usage away from the summer on-peak window. (Source: Michigan PSC Consumers Energy rate order, 27 Mar 2026, and Consumers Energy residential Rate RS.)
What is the current Consumers Energy rate per kWh?+
Consumers Energy's estimated effective residential rate is about 21.20 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 16.09c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $8 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does Consumers Energy use?+
Consumers Energy uses a seasonal rate structure. Seasonal rates vary between summer and winter billing periods, reflecting demand patterns in the service area.
How do I calculate my Consumers Energy bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using Consumers Energy's estimated effective residential rate of 21.20 cents per kWh and its roughly $8 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.2120) + $8 = $167.00 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my Consumers Energy rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has Consumers Energy made?+
On 27 March 2026 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6 million electric rate increase for Consumers Energy, effective 1 May 2026 - about $160 million below the $436 million (plus a $24.3 million surcharge) the company had requested. A typical residential customer using 500 kWh a month sees about $6.46 more, roughly 6.1 percent. It was Consumers Energy's second electric rate increase approved within a year; the Michigan Attorney General had argued for holding the rise to about 3.5 percent. Consult the rate schedule linked above for current approved pricing.
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