Electricity rates in Detroit, MI
Detroit (645,705 people, Wayne County) is served by 2 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 Detroit
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
| Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm | Municipal utility | 17.83¢ | $99 | 12K | 17 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 684 | 234 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 70,919 (16.1%) | 11,699 (2.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (684 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hamtramck 21.7¢
- Highland Park 21.7¢
- River Rouge 21.7¢
- Grosse Pointe Park 21.7¢
- Dearborn 21.7¢
- Melvindale 21.7¢
- Grosse Pointe 21.7¢
- Ecorse 21.7¢
- Lincoln Park 21.7¢
- Harper Woods 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48222, 48223, 48224, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48231, 48232, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48242, 48243, 48244, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48265, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Detroit?
Most homes in Detroit 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 Detroit: Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm (17.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Detroit?
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 Detroit, MI?
2 utilities serve Detroit's ZIP codes: DTE Electric Company, Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Detroit?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 3 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 11,699 customers (2.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.