Michigan electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $169.49 on Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) to $228.36 on DTE Energy (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 16.9¢ to 22.8¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Michigan Public Service Commission approves these tariffs.
- 3 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $127.17 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 1 rate change in the last 12 months
Utilities and rate schedules in Michigan
What 1,000 kWh costs in Michigan (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE EnergySchedule D1.11 · rates for other months · 20% on-peak | $228.36 | 22.84¢ | $0.00 |
| Consumers EnergySchedule RSP · rates for other months · 15% on-peak | $214.79 | 21.48¢ | $0.00 |
| Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan)Schedule RS | $169.49 | 16.95¢ | $0.00 |
Rate increase requests: Consumers Energy (U-22070), DTE Energy (U-22046). See pending rate increases.
See all Michigan electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Michigan
In 2025, the average home in Michigan used 635 kWh a month and paid $127.17 a month (20.0¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Michigan by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Michigan and natural gas bills in Michigan. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Michigan price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) | 112,973 | 830 | 17.2¢ | $142.67 |
| Consumers Energy | 1,662,741 | 649 | 20.7¢ | $134.01 |
| DTE Energy | 2,078,315 | 623 | 20.2¢ | $126.06 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers EnergySchedule RSP | $214.79January | $242.95June | $28.16 |
| DTE EnergySchedule D1.11 | $228.36January | $236.53June | $8.17 |
Not in this table: Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan). This utility has a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Michigan
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change in the Michigan tariffs on this site: 0 increases and 1 decrease. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan)Schedule RS | Power supply cost recovery factor | 0.193¢ per kWh | −1.258¢ per kWh | Source |
Pages for each Michigan utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Rates and bill calculator · Compare 2 plans |
| DTE Energy | Rates and bill calculator · Compare 2 plans |
| Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) | Rates and bill calculator |
How electricity prices work in Michigan
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Time of use. Plans on this site with prices that change with the hour: Consumers Energy RPM, Consumers Energy RSP, DTE Energy D1.11, DTE Energy D1.2. Where a utility has more than one plan, its plan comparison page shows which plan costs less at each usage.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Michigan?
In 2025, the average home in Michigan used 635 kWh a month and paid $127.17 a month, 20.0¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Michigan?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $169.49 on Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) to $228.36 on DTE Energy (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 16.9¢ to 22.8¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Michigan utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 3 utilities in the table, Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($169.49). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Michigan?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change for the Michigan tariffs on this site: 0 increases and 1 decrease. The most recent: Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan) changed the power supply cost recovery factor on July 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Michigan?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Consumers Energy bill is $242.95 in June and $214.79 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Michigan?
The Michigan Public Service Commission approves the rates of Consumers Energy, DTE Energy and Indiana Michigan Power (Michigan). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Michigan get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Michigan Public Service Commission.