Electricity rates in Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe (3,011 people, Huron 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 Bad Axe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Huron County right now
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Outage history in Huron County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 994 | 347 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,780 (54.8%) | 1,486 (14.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-04-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (994 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pigeon 21.7¢
- Cass City 21.7¢
- Harbor Beach 21.7¢
- Kilmanagh 21.7¢
- Sebewaing 21.7¢
- Sandusky 21.7¢
- Caro 21.7¢
- Marlette 21.7¢
- North Branch 21.7¢
- Brown City 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48413
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bad Axe?
Most homes in Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe?
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 Bad Axe, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Bad Axe.
How often does the power go out in Bad Axe?
In 2025, customers in Huron County averaged 5 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-21, when 1,486 customers (14.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.