Electricity rates in Sandusky, MI
Sandusky (2,596 people, Sanilac 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 Sandusky
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Sanilac County right now
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Outage history in Sanilac County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 477 | 289 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,025 (15.7%) | 912 (7.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-06-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (477 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marlette 21.7¢
- Croswell 21.7¢
- Brown City 21.7¢
- Lexington 21.7¢
- Yale 21.7¢
- Cass City 21.7¢
- North Branch 21.7¢
- Avoca 21.7¢
- Bad Axe 21.7¢
- Capac 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48471
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sandusky?
Most homes in Sandusky 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 Sandusky?
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 Sandusky, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Sandusky.
How often does the power go out in Sandusky?
In 2025, customers in Sanilac County averaged 4 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-22, when 912 customers (7.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.