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Saginaw County, Michigan Electricity Overview

Saginaw County is the 11th largest county in Michigan.

The largest electricity supplier in Saginaw County by total customers is Consumers Energy.

With total generation of 28,993 megawatt hours, Saginaw County is ranked 49th largest generator of electricity in Michigan out of 83 counties for total production.

Saginaw County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.15 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

As the 666th highest producer of solar powered electricity in the United States out of 3230, Saginaw County produces a total of 11,864 megawatt hours from solar.

Saginaw County generates 28,993 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks Saginaw County 1222nd largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the US for total renewable electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,834,120 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.74 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    28,993 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    28,993 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    766,326,046 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,069.06 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Saginaw

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Saginaw Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

19.11¢ per kWh

  • 3.27% higher than last month
  • 6.1% higher than April last year
  • 0.65% lower than the Michigan average
  • 12.99% higher than the US average
  • 514th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
  • 26,113th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 150 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 981 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

18.8¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 2.1% higher than April last year
  • 0.57% lower than the Michigan average
  • 16.61% higher than the US average
  • 515th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
  • 26,428th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 467 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 207 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$96.33 per month

  • 9.49% lower than last month
  • 2.24% higher than April last year
  • 0.77% higher than the Michigan average
  • 14.56% lower than the US average
  • 566th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 121 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 157 since April last year
  • 8,860th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,168 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 412 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$115.58 per month

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 1.98% lower than April last year
  • 2.02% higher than the Michigan average
  • 15.06% lower than the US average
  • 450th in the state out of 745 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 135 since April last year
  • 7,988th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,123 since April last year

Saginaw, MI Electricity Overview

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Saginaw averages a residential electricity rate of 18.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.57% lower than the average state price of 18.91 cents. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.96 outages per consumer a year, with outages lasting roughly 181.99 minutes each. The countrywide averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Consumers Energy sells an estimated 19,352.14 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

On average, Saginaw citizens emit 4,054.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 119th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 181,606,849.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 27th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Saginaw has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saginaw

Saginaw residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
515th18.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Saginaw
450th$115.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Saginaw Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Saginaw, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Saginaw, Michigan include: 48601, 48602, 48603, 48638, 48604, 48607

Shields CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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Shields CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 18.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.57% lower than the average state price of 18.91 cents. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.96 outages per consumer a year, with outages lasting roughly 181.99 minutes each. The countrywide averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Consumers Energy sells an estimated 8,733.82 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

On average, Shields CDP citizens emit 4,054.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 424th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 30,429,971.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 135th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Shields CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shields CDP

Shields CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
515th18.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shields CDP
450th$115.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shields CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shields CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Freeland CDP, MI Electricity Overview

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Freeland CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 18.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.57% lower than the average state price of 18.91 cents. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.96 outages per consumer a year, with outages lasting roughly 181.99 minutes each. The countrywide averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Consumers Energy sells an estimated 7,317.6 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

On average, Freeland CDP citizens emit 4,054.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 119th highest polluting city out of 746 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 30,109,698.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 139th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Freeland CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Freeland CDP

Freeland CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.196/kWh$0.151/kWh$168.59/mo.$81.93/mo.
515th18.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Freeland CDP
450th$115.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Freeland CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Freeland CDP, Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED18.83115.5712,183,631.972,294,058,165
Spartan Renewable EnergyENERGY
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY

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Electricity Production in Saginaw County, Michigan

Power Plants in Saginaw County, Michigan

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Peoples Generating StationNorth American Natural Res (100.00%)
Saginaw County MI Landfill Gas 17,12914,889,156.15869.24
Stoneheart Solar, LLCStoneheart Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Saginaw County MI Solar 3,964
Geddes 1 Solar, LLCGeddes 1 Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Saginaw County MI Solar 3,961
Geddes 2 Solar, LLCGeddes 2 Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Saginaw County MI Solar 3,939

Saginaw County, Michigan Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Saginaw County citizens emit 4,069.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 1886th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation. This adds up to total emissions of 766,326,046.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 13th highest for total pollution in the state. The county has 4 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 618th highest number of power plants within a single county in the country. For electricity generation purposes, Saginaw County's top fuel is Landfill Gas, making up 17,129 megawatt hours, or 59.08% of production in the county.

LANDFILL GAS
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59.08%
SOLAR
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40.92%

Saginaw County, Michigan Net Metering

Approximately 33.33% of the electric companies in Saginaw County offer net metering to their consumers. Michigan has poor regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Saginaw County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 4.88% of their energy lost per year. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Saginaw County a rank of 26th best in the state out of 83.

Power Companies in Saginaw County, Michigan

Providers In Each City in Saginaw County:

  • Birch Run, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Chesaning, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Frankenmuth, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Merrill, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Oakley, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Saginaw, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • St. Charles, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%
  • Zilwaukee, Michigan:
    • Consumers Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Saginaw County, Michigan?

The largest electricity company in Saginaw County, Michigan by total customer count is Consumers Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Saginaw County, Michigan?

Saginaw County, Michigan has 3 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Saginaw County, Michigan?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Energy51,218
2Strategic Energy LLC16

How many power plants are in Saginaw County, Michigan?

There are 4 active electricity plants located in Saginaw County, Michigan

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-07-13