DTE Electric Company electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Michigan · RFC region · MISO
DTE Electric Company is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 2,078,315 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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DTE Electric Company bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $108.35 | $123.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $216.70 | $237.78 |
| 1,500 kWh | $325.05 | $351.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $433.40 | $466.03 |
*Residential Service Rate - (Full Service) - D1 (effective 2026-04-01, $9.75/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
DTE Electric Company residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Rate - (Full Service) - D1 | 2026-04-01 | $9.75 | 21.53¢ first 17 kWh, 22.82¢ after |
| Electric Vehicle Rate (Full Service) - D1.9time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $1.95 | 10.7¢ (12am–9am, 11pm–12am) · 10.7¢ (9am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Space Heating (Retail Access)-D2time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $9.75 | 15.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Space Heating (Full Service)-D2time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $9.75 | 20.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Day Rate (Full Service) - D1.11 (No New Customers)time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $8.50 | 27.2¢ (3pm–7pm) · 21.5¢ (12am–3pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Vehicle Rate (Full Service) - D1.9time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $1.95 | 17.1¢ (12am–9am, 11pm–12am) · 30.1¢ (9am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Vehicle Rate (Retail Service) - D1.9time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $1.95 | 14.4¢ (12am–9am, 11pm–12am) · 19.2¢ (9am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Vehicle Rate (Retail Service) - D1.9time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $1.95 | 10.7¢ (12am–9am, 11pm–12am) · 10.7¢ (9am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Day (Retail Service) - D1.2time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $9.75 | 17.4¢ (11am–7pm) · 14.3¢ (12am–11am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Water Heating Service Rate D5 Option 1 (Retail Service Commercial) | 2026-04-01 | $3.20 | 10.58¢ |
| Water Heating Service Rate D5 Option 1 (Full Service Commercial) | 2026-04-01 | $3.20 | 13.85¢ |
| Water Heating Service Rate D5 (Delivery Charge Commercial) | 2026-04-01 | $3.20 | 7.05¢ |
| Water Heating Service Rate D5 Option 1 (Retail Service Residential) | 2026-04-01 | $3.20 | 13.93¢ |
| Water Heating Service Rate D5 Option 1 (Full Service Residential) | 2026-04-01 | $3.20 | 17.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
DTE Electric Company rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (14.55¢ → 20.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | DTE Electric Company | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 192 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.16 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 45 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 151 | 160 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across DTE Electric Company's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | 14,146 | 71 | 9,962 | 2025-04-01 |
| Gladwin | 1,288 | 78 | 5,686 | 2025-07-24 |
| Shiawassee | 955 | 50 | 10,186 | 2025-03-31 |
| Isabella | 800 | 44 | 7,174 | 2025-12-28 |
| Branch | 596 | 37 | 4,117 | 2025-03-29 |
| Ingham | 578 | 67 | 35,847 | 2025-05-16 |
| Midland | 530 | 56 | 6,052 | 2025-12-27 |
| Tuscola | 501 | 42 | 1,827 | 2025-04-11 |
| Livingston | 481 | 52 | 8,309 | 2025-03-31 |
| Genesee | 429 | 48 | 24,417 | 2025-03-31 |
| Montcalm | 400 | 63 | 3,455 | 2025-07-17 |
| Lapeer | 398 | 50 | 2,041 | 2025-03-31 |
| Lenawee | 357 | 52 | 4,502 | 2025-06-04 |
| Huron | 347 | 42 | 1,486 | 2025-04-21 |
| Saginaw | 320 | 30 | 13,829 | 2025-04-02 |
| Sanilac | 289 | 31 | 912 | 2025-06-22 |
| Monroe | 275 | 55 | 2,968 | 2025-12-29 |
| Delta | 248 | 41 | 2,635 | 2025-12-29 |
| Wayne | 234 | 29 | 11,699 | 2025-06-27 |
| St Clair | 225 | 31 | 2,759 | 2025-05-16 |
| Bay | 201 | 31 | 5,585 | 2025-07-29 |
| Oakland | 188 | 24 | 14,056 | 2025-06-24 |
| Gratiot | 142 | 21 | 835 | 2025-08-19 |
| Macomb | 138 | 28 | 7,292 | 2025-08-13 |
| Washtenaw | 121 | 26 | 4,277 | 2025-03-31 |
DTE Electric Company service area
DTE Electric Company serves 25 counties in Michigan and 370 ZIP codes.
Bay, Branch, Delta, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Isabella, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Oakland, Presque Isle, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne
Cities: Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Livonia, Canton, Troy, Westland, Farmington Hills, Waterford, Rochester Hills, Southfield, West Bloomfield Township, Taylor, Pontiac, Saint Clair Shores, Royal Oak, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Redford, Roseville, Lincoln Park, Eastpointe, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Port Huron, Southgate, Allen Park, Garden City, Wyandotte, Inkster, Romulus, Auburn Hills, Hamtramck, Okemos, Birmingham, Ferndale, Monroe
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 22,447 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 11,708 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 2,964 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 380,788 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $56,710,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 212,021 MWh |
DTE Electric Company at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 14.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,063,467,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 40,079,159 MWh |
| Peak demand | 11,258 MW summer · 7,018 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 91% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5109 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is DTE Electric Company's electricity rate?
DTE Electric Company residential customers pay an average of 21.67¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 3% above the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 20% above the U.S. average.
What is the average DTE Electric Company electric bill?
About $135 a month. The average DTE Electric Company home uses 623 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $217.
How many customers does DTE Electric Company have?
DTE Electric Company serves 2,078,315 residential customers and 2,294,780 customers in total in Michigan, across 25 counties.
How reliable is DTE Electric Company?
In 2025, the average DTE Electric Company customer was without power for 3 hr 12 min (SAIDI) over 1.16 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 31 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does DTE Electric Company offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Vehicle Rate (Full Service) - D1.9. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does DTE Electric Company offer net metering for solar?
DTE Electric Company had 11,708 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 78.8 MW of capacity and 2,964 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with DTE Electric Company before making decisions.