Electricity rates in Ypsilanti, MI
Ypsilanti (19,945 people, Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 21.67¢ | $135 | 2.08M | 192 |
Power outages in Washtenaw County right now
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Outage history in Washtenaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 292 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,855 (5.6%) | 4,277 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (292 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belleville 21.7¢
- Ann Arbor 21.7¢
- Canton 21.7¢
- Saline 21.7¢
- Romulus 21.7¢
- Milan 21.7¢
- Plymouth 21.7¢
- Wayne 21.7¢
- Westland 21.7¢
- Northville 21.7¢
ZIP codes: 48197, 48198
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ypsilanti?
Most homes in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?
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 Ypsilanti, MI?
DTE Electric Company serves Ypsilanti.
How often does the power go out in Ypsilanti?
In 2025, customers in Washtenaw County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 4,277 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.