How do Consumers Energy Co Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate tiered rates work?
Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate from Consumers Energy Co is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.05/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Highest rate
5¢/kWh
Lowest rate
5¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$0.93/mo
Usage tiers
| Tier | Up to | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | no limit | $0.05 |
| Tier 2 | no limit | $0.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How do Consumers Energy Co Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate tiered rates work? +
Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate from Consumers Energy Co is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.05/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Who offers Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate? +
Residential Service - Secondary (Rate RS) Low Income Rate is a residential electricity plan from Consumers Energy Co (Consumers Energy Co).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (5b8db0265457a37c6afe082c). Representative — verify exact prices on your Consumers Energy Co bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.