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Consumers Energy electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Consumers Energy customers. Gleam helps Consumers Energy customers compare the summer on-peak basic rate with Nighttime Savers, and charge an EV overnight or on weekends.

Current rate plans

PlanTypeGood for
Standard / flat rateStandardHomes with steady usage across the day
Nighttime Savers (RPM)Time-of-use (TOU)EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tierPrice (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)$0.18–$0.25/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)$0.19–$0.25/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak$0.17–$0.19/kWh

Rates last verified: October 2026. Effective May 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, EV program, and Net metering.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 2–7pm weekdays, including weekday holidays
Off-peak · Weekdays 6am–2pm and 7–11pm are off-peak. Super off-peak is 11pm–6am weekdays and all weekend.

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, Consumers Energy's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Consumers Energy to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

Consumers Energy uses Michigan net metering or distributed generation net metering.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

ScenarioEst. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.25/kWh)$771/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.17/kWh)$522/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)$249/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

How these rates are built

Most of Michigan outside DTE territory, including Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Jackson. Standard Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Rate (RSP), effective May 1, 2026: power supply plus distribution, excluding PSCR, surcharges, securitization, and taxes. Oct–May all hours 17.633¢. Jun–Sep off-peak 19.730¢ and on-peak (2–7pm weekdays) 24.524¢. System access charge $8 per month.

EV and time-of-use notes

Nighttime Savers (RPM) is the EV plan, same power-supply-plus-distribution basis. Super off-peak 16.598¢ Oct–May and 18.733¢ Jun–Sep. Weekday shoulder is 18.376¢ in winter and 20.949¢ in summer. On-peak is 18.973¢ in winter and 24.524¢ in summer. A separately metered Level 2 charger on this rate can receive an $8 per month credit. A smart meter is required.

Frequently asked questions

What are Consumers Energy's off-peak hours?

11pm–6am weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday

When are peak electricity rates in Michigan?

2–7pm weekdays, including weekday holidays

Can I switch Consumers Energy rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is Consumers Energy's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, Consumers Energy's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Related guides

Utility Rebates for Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, and EV Chargers →When Is the Cheapest Time to Charge Your EV at Home? →How to Read a Time-of-Use Electric Bill →Solar Net Metering: Are You Exporting for Pennies? →EV Rate Plan vs Standard Rate: Which Saves More? →

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