Electricity rates in Brighton, MI
Brighton (7,609 people, Livingston 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 Brighton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Livingston County right now
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Outage history in Livingston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 673 | 481 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,094 (21.7%) | 8,309 (9.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (673 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whitmore Lake 21.7¢
- South Lyon 21.7¢
- Howell 21.7¢
- Pinckney 21.7¢
- Milford 21.7¢
- Wixom 21.7¢
- Dexter 21.7¢
- Walled Lake 21.7¢
- Wolverine Lake 21.7¢
- Novi 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48114, 48116
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brighton?
Most homes in Brighton 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 Brighton?
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 Brighton, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Brighton.
How often does the power go out in Brighton?
In 2025, customers in Livingston County averaged 8 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 8,309 customers (9.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.