Electricity rates in Manchester, MI
Manchester (2,143 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 Manchester
| 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 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 20.50¢ | $199 | 29K | 1,012 |
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
- Clinton 21.7¢
- Napoleon 21.5¢
- Tecumseh 21.7¢
- Brooklyn 21.5¢
- Grass Lake 21.5¢
- Chelsea 21.7¢
- Saline 21.7¢
- Dexter 21.7¢
- Michigan Center 21.5¢
- Adrian 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 48158
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manchester?
Most homes in Manchester 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 Manchester: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manchester?
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 Manchester, MI?
3 utilities serve Manchester's ZIP codes: DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Manchester?
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.