Electricity rates in Petersburg, MI
Petersburg (1,131 people, Monroe 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 Petersburg
| 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 Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 403 | 275 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,831 (22.9%) | 2,968 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-18 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (403 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dundee 21.7¢
- Blissfield 21.7¢
- Lambertville 21.5¢
- Temperance 21.7¢
- Milan 21.7¢
- Tecumseh 21.7¢
- West Monroe 21.7¢
- South Monroe 21.7¢
- Luna Pier 21.5¢
- Monroe 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 49270
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Petersburg?
Most homes in Petersburg 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 Petersburg: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Petersburg?
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 Petersburg, MI?
3 utilities serve Petersburg'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 Petersburg?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 4 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 2,968 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.