Electricity rates in Southfield, MI
Southfield (73,156 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 Southfield
| 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
- Lathrup Village 21.7¢
- Oak Park 21.7¢
- Berkley 21.7¢
- Huntington Woods 21.7¢
- Beverly Hills 21.7¢
- Bingham Farms 21.7¢
- Pleasant Ridge 21.7¢
- Royal Oak 21.7¢
- Ferndale 21.7¢
- Birmingham 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48033, 48034, 48037, 48075, 48076, 48086
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Southfield?
Most homes in Southfield 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 Southfield?
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 Southfield, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Southfield.
How often does the power go out in Southfield?
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.