Electricity rates in Michigan
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Michigan paid an average of 21.05¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 15.22¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 15.18¢ and industry 8.98¢. Retail choice is limited.
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Michigan electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +31%.
Choosing a provider in Michigan
Retail choice is capped at 10% of each utility's sales, so most homes buy from their utility.
Competitive suppliers in Michigan charged homes an average of 10.28¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 10.99¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in Michigan
57 utilities serve homes in Michigan. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
Click or tap a county to see the electric companies that serve it.
| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned | 2.08M | 21.67¢ | $135 | 192 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned | 1.66M | 21.48¢ | $139 | 820 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 123K | 21.38¢ | $135 | 4,401 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned | 113K | 16.68¢ | $138 | 932 |
| City of Lansing | Municipal | 87K | 20.77¢ | $112 | 422 |
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor-owned | 48K | 28.54¢ | $127 | 446 |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 36K | 14.38¢ | $101 | 1,020 |
| Cherryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 36K | 18.19¢ | $129 | 100 |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor-owned | 33K | 18.46¢ | $107 | 1,249 |
| Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op | Electric cooperative | 33K | 25.17¢ | $113 | 9,074 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 29K | 20.50¢ | $199 | 1,012 |
| City of Holland | Municipal | 27K | 12.02¢ | $74 | 71 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) | Electric cooperative | 23K | 19.28¢ | $160 | 1,153 |
| City of Bay City | Municipal | 18K | 16.13¢ | $96 | 109 |
| City of Marquette | Municipal | 15K | 17.64¢ | $93 | 891 |
| Alpena Power Co. | Investor-owned | 14K | 18.65¢ | $100 | 2,994 |
| City of Grand Haven | Municipal | 13K | 15.90¢ | $92 | 144 |
| Thumb Electric Co-op of Mich | Electric cooperative | 12K | 17.66¢ | $226 | 549 |
| Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm | Municipal | 12K | 17.83¢ | $99 | 17 |
| City of Traverse City | Municipal | 10K | 14.12¢ | $74 | 40 |
| Alger-Delta Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 9,837 | 24.41¢ | $114 | 1,152 |
| City of South Haven | Municipal | 8,782 | 13.09¢ | $180 | — |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned | 7,567 | 15.40¢ | $93 | 738 |
| City of Escanaba | Municipal | 7,230 | 12.08¢ | $174 | 48 |
| City of Niles | Municipal | 6,763 | 14.32¢ | $224 | 90 |
| Coldwater Board of Public Util | Municipal | 6,420 | 16.42¢ | $98 | 310 |
| Hillsdale Board of Public Wks | Municipal | 6,208 | 12.63¢ | $204 | 127 |
| City of Sturgis | Municipal | 6,112 | 16.86¢ | $114 | 39 |
| City of Zeeland | Municipal | 6,058 | 10.50¢ | $72 | 25 |
| City of Petoskey | Municipal | 5,546 | 12.66¢ | $175 | — |
| Ontonagon County R E A | Electric cooperative | 5,213 | 25.19¢ | $113 | 1,041 |
| City of Marshall | Municipal | 4,686 | 14.80¢ | $344 | — |
| City of Charlevoix | Municipal | 4,594 | 16.94¢ | $170 | — |
| City of Harbor Springs | Municipal | 3,858 | 11.59¢ | $98 | — |
| Village of Chelsea | Municipal | 3,408 | 11.33¢ | $295 | — |
| City of Eaton Rapids | Municipal | 3,220 | 11.40¢ | $248 | — |
| City of Lowell | Municipal | 3,200 | 13.06¢ | $313 | 68 |
| City of Dowagiac | Municipal | 3,053 | 15.18¢ | $223 | — |
| City of Portland | Municipal | 2,588 | 18.27¢ | $198 | — |
| City of Gladstone | Municipal | 2,546 | 17.75¢ | $97 | — |
| City of St Louis | Municipal | 1,989 | 13.67¢ | $209 | — |
| City of Negaunee | Municipal | 1,982 | 21.67¢ | $104 | — |
| Village of Paw Paw | Municipal | 1,892 | 11.02¢ | $198 | — |
| City of Norway | Municipal | 1,878 | 19.43¢ | $116 | — |
| Village of Union City | Municipal | 1,553 | 16.10¢ | $137 | — |
| City of Crystal Falls | Municipal | 1,462 | 20.18¢ | $88 | — |
| Newberry Water & Light Board | Municipal | 1,439 | 8.56¢ | $86 | — |
| City of Hart Hydro | Municipal | 1,422 | 14.23¢ | $348 | — |
| Village of Clinton | Municipal | 1,421 | 16.43¢ | $194 | — |
| City of Croswell | Municipal | 1,401 | 12.21¢ | $270 | — |
| Village of L'Anse | Municipal | 1,342 | 19.12¢ | $58 | — |
| Village of Sebewaing | Municipal | 1,274 | 13.51¢ | $390 | — |
| City of Wakefield | Municipal | 1,178 | 11.04¢ | $99 | — |
| Village of Baraga | Municipal | 557 | 17.18¢ | $79 | — |
| City of Stephenson | Municipal | 486 | 14.52¢ | $131 | — |
| Village of Daggett | Municipal | 132 | 12.11¢ | $99 | — |
| Bayfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 68 | 33.63¢ | $69 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Michigan
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation NewEnergy | 0 | — |
| Energy Harbor Corp. | 0 | — |
| CMS Energy Resource Management | 0 | — |
| Calpine Energy Solutions | 0 | — |
| Direct Energy Business | 0 | — |
| Spartan Renewable Energy | 0 | — |
| UP Power Marketing | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Michigan vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.35/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.14/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 6.5¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Detroit) | 1,291 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 11 hr 9 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 15.18¢ |
| Industrial rate | 8.98¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Michigan
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $34.71 | $174 | +$25 |
| Central air conditioner | $121 | $605 | +$88 |
| Refrigerator | $8.77 | $105 | +$15 |
| Electric car | $78.23 | $939 | +$136 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.43 | $173 | +$25 |
| Electric water heater | $78.94 | $947 | +$138 |
| Hot tub | $52.63 | $632 | +$92 |
| TV | $2.62 | $31 | +$5 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $87.14 | $436 | +$63 |
| Heat pump | $215 | $1,076 | +$156 |
Electricity rates by city in Michigan
- Detroit
- Grand Rapids
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- Ann Arbor
- Lansing
- Clinton Township
- Flint
- Dearborn
- Livonia
- Canton
- Troy
- Westland
- Farmington Hills
- Kalamazoo
- Waterford
- Wyoming
- Shelby
- Rochester Hills
- Southfield
- West Bloomfield Township
- Taylor
- Pontiac
- Saint Clair Shores
- Royal Oak
- Novi
- Dearborn Heights
- Battle Creek
- Kentwood
- Redford
- Saginaw
- East Lansing
- Portage
- Roseville
- Midland
- Muskegon
- Lincoln Park
- Bay City
- Holland
- Jackson
- Eastpointe
- Madison Heights
- Oak Park
- Port Huron
- Southgate
- Burton
- Allen Park
- Garden City
- Mount Pleasant
- Forest Hills
- Wyandotte
- Saginaw Township North
- Inkster
- Walker
- Norton Shores
- Holt
- Waverly
- Romulus
- Auburn Hills
- Hamtramck
- Okemos
- Marquette
- Birmingham
- Adrian
- Ferndale
- Monroe
- Ypsilanti
- Haslett
- Trenton
- Allendale
- Wayne
- Hazel Park
- Jenison
- Mount Clemens
- Grandville
- Grosse Pointe Woods
- Berkley
- Traverse City
- Owosso
- Fraser
- Northview
- Cutlerville
- Harper Woods
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Wixom
- Rochester
- Woodhaven
- New Baltimore
- Escanaba
- Riverview
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Michigan?
The average residential rate in Michigan was 21.05¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 17% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 23.05¢, +12.2% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Michigan?
About $134 a month. The average Michigan home uses 635 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Michigan?
Michigan ranks 39th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Michigan?
Only in limited cases. Retail choice is capped at 10% of each utility's sales, so most homes buy from their utility. The state's official comparison site is michigan.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in Michigan?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Newberry Water & Light Board has the lowest average rate at 8.56¢/kWh. The highest is Upper Peninsula Power Company at 28.54¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Michigan?
In 2025, the average Michigan customer was without power for 11 hr 9 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.4 outages. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 40 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.