Electricity rates in Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor (117,070 people, Washtenaw County) is served by DTE Electric Company. Homes on DTE Electric Company pay about 21.67¢/kWh, 3% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Ann Arbor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Washtenaw County right now
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Outage history in Washtenaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 292 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,855 (5.6%) | 4,277 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (292 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ypsilanti 21.7¢
- Saline 21.7¢
- Dexter 21.7¢
- Whitmore Lake 21.7¢
- Canton 21.7¢
- South Lyon 21.7¢
- Milan 21.7¢
- Belleville 21.7¢
- Chelsea 21.7¢
- Plymouth 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48106, 48107, 48108, 48109, 48113
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ann Arbor?
Most homes in Ann Arbor get power from DTE Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 21.67¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ann Arbor?
About $135 a month, based on 623 kWh a month (the average for DTE Electric Company customers) at 21.67¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ann Arbor, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Ann Arbor.
How often does the power go out in Ann Arbor?
In 2025, customers in Washtenaw County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 4,277 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.