Electricity rates in Temperance, MI
Temperance (8,517 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 Temperance
| 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
- Lambertville 21.5¢
- Luna Pier 21.5¢
- South Monroe 21.7¢
- Petersburg 21.7¢
- West Monroe 21.7¢
- Monroe 21.7¢
- Dundee 21.7¢
- Blissfield 21.7¢
- Detroit Beach 21.7¢
- Woodland Beach 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48182
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Temperance?
Most homes in Temperance 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 Temperance: Consumers Energy Co. (21.48¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (20.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Temperance?
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 Temperance, MI?
3 utilities serve Temperance'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 Temperance?
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.