Electricity rates in Chelsea, MI
Chelsea (5,205 people, Washtenaw County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on DTE Electric Company pay about 21.67¢/kWh, 3% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Chelsea
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) | Electric cooperative | 19.28¢ | $160 | 23K | 1,153 |
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
- Dexter 21.7¢
- Pinckney 21.7¢
- Grass Lake 21.5¢
- Manchester 21.7¢
- Stockbridge 21.7¢
- Ann Arbor 21.7¢
- Napoleon 21.5¢
- Saline 21.7¢
- Whitmore Lake 21.7¢
- Michigan Center 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48118
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chelsea?
Most homes in Chelsea 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chelsea: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea, MI?
3 utilities serve Chelsea's ZIP codes: DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co., Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chelsea?
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.