Electricity rates in Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Hills (73,424 people, Oakland County) is served by DTE Electric Company. Homes on DTE Electric Company pay about 21.67¢/kWh, 3% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Rochester Hills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Oakland County right now
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Outage history in Oakland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 616 | 188 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 104,826 (16.2%) | 14,056 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (616 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rochester 21.7¢
- Troy 21.7¢
- Auburn Hills 21.7¢
- Shelby 21.5¢
- Utica 21.7¢
- Bloomfield Hills 21.7¢
- Pontiac 21.7¢
- Sterling Heights 21.7¢
- Birmingham 21.7¢
- Clawson 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48307, 48308, 48309
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rochester Hills?
Most homes in Rochester Hills 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rochester Hills?
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 Rochester Hills, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Rochester Hills.
How often does the power go out in Rochester Hills?
In 2025, customers in Oakland County averaged 3 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 14,056 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.