Electricity rates in Howell, MI
Howell (9,521 people, Livingston 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 Howell
| 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 |
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
- Fowlerville 21.7¢
- Brighton 21.7¢
- Pinckney 21.7¢
- Webberville 21.7¢
- Argentine 21.5¢
- Whitmore Lake 21.7¢
- Linden 21.5¢
- Stockbridge 21.7¢
- Milford 21.7¢
- South Lyon 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48843, 48844, 48855
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Howell?
Most homes in Howell 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 Howell: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Howell?
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 Howell, MI?
2 utilities serve Howell's ZIP codes: DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Howell?
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.