Rates by state / Michigan / DTE Electric Company
Investor Owned · 2,078,328 residential customers
DTE Electric Company electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 20.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% below the Michigan average of 21.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
20.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$126/mo
At 623 kWh a month
1-year change
+0.6%
5 years: +16.9%
Average rate by year
202017.3¢
202117.9¢
202218.4¢
202319.7¢
202420.1¢
202520.3¢
DTE Electric Company bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at DTE Electric Company's 2025 average rate of 20.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | DTE Electric Company | Michigan average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $101 | $105 |
| 750 kWh | $152 | $158 |
| 1,000 kWh | $203 | $211 |
| 1,500 kWh | $304 | $316 |
| 2,000 kWh | $405 | $421 |
Other utilities in Michigan
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | 1,662,741 | 20.7¢ |
| Great Lakes Energy Coop | 123,277 | 20.3¢ |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | 112,973 | 17.2¢ |
| City of Lansing - (MI) | 87,026 | 19.4¢ |
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | 47,805 | 28.0¢ |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | 36,144 | 14.3¢ |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | 35,548 | 17.3¢ |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | 33,339 | 17.5¢ |
DTE Electric Company: common questions
- How much does DTE Electric Company charge per kWh?
- DTE Electric Company residential customers paid an average of 20.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average DTE Electric Company electric bill?
- The average DTE Electric Company household used 623 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $126 a month at the average rate.
- Is DTE Electric Company cheaper than other utilities in Michigan?
- DTE Electric Company's average rate is 4% below the Michigan average of 21.1¢. 23 of 30 utilities in Michigan have a lower average rate.
- Did DTE Electric Company raise rates?
- DTE Electric Company's average residential rate changed +0.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +16.9% since 2020.
- Is my DTE Electric Company bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Michigan homes and your rate with DTE Electric Company's average.
Got a DTE Electric Company bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.