Michigan Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Michigan

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Michigan is $118.40
  • The average electricity rate in Michigan is 19.15¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Michigan

The average residential electric bill in Michigan is $118.40 per month. Michigan is the 16th most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Michigan

  • Population
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    10,034,118
  • Total Production
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    123,574,996 MWh / 12.32 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    99,096,999 MWh / 9.88 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    13,437,579 MWh / 1.34 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    42,317,801,079 kg / 4,217.39 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    110,137,455 MWh / 10.98 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan

Michigan residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.199/kWh$0.149/kWh$164.46/mo.$78.23/mo.
41st19.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Michigan
16th$118.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan Residents

Michigan Electricity Fuel Mix

Michigan's Electricity Prices and Usage

Consumers in Michigan are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than many people in the United States, with an average state electricity rate of 19.15 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the nationwide average of 16.35 cents. This makes Michigan the 41st best priced state in the nation using average electric rate. The state has a deregulated electricity market, meaning residents may choose from an abundance of electricity providers rather than be forced to buy electricity from a single option based on their geographic location. Consumers in the state experience 0.84 electrical outages on average, with outages lasting around 113.98 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages and 123.49 minutes. The state's residents use 80.19% of the electricity generated by its power plants, with the remaining 19.81% of the megawatt hours produced being exported or stored. Michigan ranks as the 38th highest state in the US for electricity use per capita, with an average of 9.88 megawatt hours consumed yearly per person. The state is ranked 36th in the nation for percentage of electricity produced from renewable fuel types, creating 10.87% of their electricity from these sustainable sources.

Residential Electricity Providers in Michigan

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Average Bill ($)Residential Average Bill State RankResidential Sales (MWh)Residential Sales State RankResidential Revenues ($)Residential Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
DTE EnergyBUNDLED20.1753122.975215,091,847.9213,044,682,410141,074,169.911
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED19.0748119.955112,490,749.6922,382,580,803223,519,473.052
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED16.1138132.43541,109,405.073178,702,881317,163,7353
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED17.4045105.3449898,691.544156,363,448.1147120
BWL Lansing Board of Water and LightBUNDLED19.374999.7246539,1845104,418,000524
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED19.5050178.3156330,348.68664,420,159.97724
Cherryland ElectricBUNDLED15.2431102.0647286,654.13743,675,381.38824
Cloverland ElectricBUNDLED14.402393.9441281,180840,493,7009237,5995
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED26.4956118.3950253,432.41967,123,8356118,7517
Upper Michigan Energy ResourcesBUNDLED14.672881.9427223,138.731032,730,7341224
Homeworks Tri-CountyBUNDLED16.7643130.9653221,394.091137,098,155.541024
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public WorksBUNDLED10.99763.177185,272.551220,362,783.11131,012,155.384
Presque Isle Electric and Gas CooperativeBUNDLED19.605188.3635179,399.361335,163,636.281124
Thumb ElectricBUNDLED14.1520138.4555136,867.611419,363,020.121522.5422
Bay City Electric Light & PowerBUNDLED15.643487.2832123,928.991519,385,596.981466414
Marquette Board of Light and PowerBUNDLED17.504688.133493,307.981616,329,333.8916168,4826
Grand Haven Board of Light and PowerBUNDLED14.532679.242488,046.071712,794,703.511824
Alpena Power CompanyBUNDLED16.444287.393387,702.11814,416,0001724
Wyandotte Municipal ServicesBUNDLED15.243279.772675,461.971911,503,061.98208219
Niles UtilitiesBUNDLED11.00888.393668,308.49207,513,920.572424

Commercial Electricity Providers in Michigan

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Rate RankCommercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Average Bill State RankCommercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Sales State RankCommercial Revenues ($)Commercial Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
DTE EnergyBUNDLED14.1934921.885416,398,795.8512,327,222,430141,074,169.911
Consumers EnergyBUNDLED14.8439630.534711,886,267.4521,764,194,131223,519,473.052
Indiana Michigan PowerBUNDLED11.4514495.3736978,682.363112,080,813417,163,7353
BWL Lansing Board of Water and LightBUNDLED15.64461,045.7856973,0524152,224,000324
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY6.8714,424.5157803,444.57555,186,946.01524
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public WorksBUNDLED10.517568.9344302,761.94631,809,279.3381,012,155.384
Cloverland ElectricBUNDLED12.1316366.0419276,699733,555,7007237,5995
Midwest Energy & CommunicationsBUNDLED17.6454511.4837222,135.8839,184,180.29624
Great Lakes EnergyBUNDLED15.4343204.064181,464.71928,005,533.13107120
Marquette Board of Light and PowerBUNDLED16.11491,028.5755165,701.151026,701,674.4911168,4826
Traverse City Light & PowerBUNDLED12.4819436.7328141,037.891117,596,348.731324
Upper Peninsula Power CompanyBUNDLED22.9756429.1327137,473.571231,580,6469118,7517
Upper Michigan Energy ResourcesBUNDLED13.3126362.218130,101.521317,320,2711424
Bay City Electric Light & PowerBUNDLED14.6737680.9650126,105.591418,500,276.861266414
Cherryland ElectricBUNDLED11.2111341.0814120,032.61513,458,716.51524
Alpena Power CompanyBUNDLED14.3436359.981790,340.41612,951,0001624
Grand Haven Board of Light and PowerBUNDLED13.8431541.054083,719.761711,588,182.351724
Wyandotte Municipal ServicesBUNDLED12.6620624.184666,041.52188,363,983.89188219
City of Petoskey ElectricBUNDLED11.9715667.814963,037.28197,546,898.322124
South Haven ElectricBUNDLED12.7021484.363559,847.57207,601,600.572024

Power Plants in Michigan

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County Nuclear 17,100,486
Monroe County Coal 13,034,332.0413,044,016,639.171,000.74
Midland Natural Gas 10,782,378.384,374,830,852.28405.74
Monroe County Nuclear 8,027,807809,949.440.1
Indeck Niles Energy CenterIndeck Energy Services (20.00%)KOSPO USA (50.00%)DL-Energy (30.00%)
Niles Natural Gas 7,734,7202,629,432,180.62339.95
Blue Water Energy CenterDTE Energy (100.00%)
St. Clair County Natural Gas 7,429,3632,505,828,061.66337.29
New Covert Generating FacilityConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Van Buren County Natural Gas 7,395,9232,819,876,618.3381.27
Ottawa County Coal 7,217,2607,062,432,670.03978.555/2025
St. Clair County Coal 6,011,5016,141,684,258.21,021.66
Dearborn Industrial GenerationCMS Energy (100.00%)
Dearborn Natural Gas 5,655,1452,787,485,726.52492.91
Zeeland Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Zeeland Natural Gas 5,569,9872,424,078,944.14435.2
Jackson Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Jackson Natural Gas 1,885,850858,686,004.12455.33
Greenwood (MI)DTE Energy (100.00%)
St. Clair County Natural Gas 1,491,582.01858,807,977.34575.77
Renaissance Power PlantDTE Energy (100.00%)
Carson City Natural Gas 1,480,610881,349,203.56595.26
Michigan Power LPOsaka Gas USA (100.00%)
Mason County Natural Gas 1,056,430341,530,134.68323.29
Holland Natural Gas 946,996377,142,043.46398.25
Delta Energy ParkLansing Board of Water and Light (100.00%)
Eaton County Natural Gas 849,401378,134,053.22445.18
Isabella Wind ParkDTE Energy (100.00%)
Isabella County Wind 848,448
Otsego County Natural Gas 816,444.01492,389,849.14603.09
Cross Winds Energy ParkConsumers Energy (100.00%)
Tuscola County Wind 669,497

There are 2 Nuclear Power Plants in Michigan

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Berrien County Nuclear 17,100,486
Monroe County Nuclear 8,027,807809,949.440.1

Quick Facts

Michigan is the 11th highest polluting state in the country based on electricity related emissions, emitting 42,317,801,078.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Roughly 89.13% of Michigan's electricity is generated using non-renewable fuel sources, making it the 9th worst ranked state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.

Michigan generates 1.34 megawatt hours per resident of the state from renewable fuel types. This makes Michigan the 33rd highest state for renewable production per capita in the United States.

Michigan is 9th in the United States in megawatt hours produced from coal usage.

Michigan ranks 35th in the nation for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.17 megawatt hours produced per person.

During the most recent year, Michigan has seen a 715,289,137.79 kilogram (1.37%) increase in CO2 emissions due to electricity use.

Michigan Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
Wayne County1,757,043121420.12732,678$122.50/mo64552
Oakland County1,269,43113420.09722,674$122.74/mo66559
Macomb County874,19511320.17752,682$122.97/mo69567
Kent County659,08312818.81442,580$117.66/mo41433
Genesee County401,983101019.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Washtenaw County366,37614619.51682,634$119.74/mo47478
Ottawa County300,873151118.19262,540$112.98/mo30355
Ingham County284,10816418.91452,586$121.75/mo61544
Kalamazoo County261,17313418.94462,587$138.73/mo79997
Livingston County196,16113119.87712,648$122.14/mo63549
Saginaw County188,33010419.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Muskegon County176,56512218.73402,574$116.92/mo39418
St. Clair County160,15111920.17752,682$122.97/mo70568
Jackson County160,06611319.03512,605$120.17/mo59513
Monroe County155,60913319.79702,646$121.92/mo62546
Berrien County152,9003716.0662,223$132.05/mo78759
Calhoun County133,28911819.04522,607$119.81/mo48480
Allegan County121,21012518.58392,568$115.60/mo37403
Eaton County108,99213318.14232,534$124.15/mo73598
Bay County102,82111418.99482,595$119.16/mo43461
Lenawee County98,56715319.31652,626$148.32/mo821,428
Grand Traverse County96,4641417.71122,490$113.14/mo31359
Lapeer County88,78013220.15742,680$122.89/mo68565
Midland County83,67410119.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Clinton County79,74812218.36322,549$123.36/mo71573
Van Buren County75,69215118.29302,545$148.00/mo811,411
Shiawassee County68,02210719.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Montcalm County67,43313518.29312,546$121.53/mo60539
Ionia County66,80913218.24282,542$123.78/mo72589
Marquette County66,66112723.73792,998$108.09/mo17249
Isabella County65,62312318.11212,531$124.54/mo74600
Barry County62,0141318.51362,562$115.98/mo38408
St. Joseph County60,82814418.55372,563$146.82/mo801,343
Tuscola County53,28812717.3392,463$130.27/mo75708
Cass County51,6324118.57382,567$165.51/mo832,299
Newaygo County49,65312318.20272,541$112.32/mo28343
Hillsdale County45,67311319.02502,604$119.54/mo46474
Branch County44,67712418.98472,592$119.22/mo44462
Gratiot County41,75813818.47352,556$122.50/mo65553
Sanilac County40,82913417.1672,440$130.59/mo76717
Mecosta County40,05113118.12222,532$122.77/mo67560
Houghton County37,4851025.57823,027$108.26/mo18253
Chippewa County37,0917514.4021,466$93.94/mo950
Delta County36,83613621.99772,844$102.05/mo12180
Emmet County33,94614117.98152,517$110.34/mo20300
Wexford County33,55211218.80432,579$117.55/mo40427
Huron County31,542131817.1882,446$130.62/mo77718
Clare County30,82712118.78422,578$120.08/mo58512
Mason County29,10312318.05182,526$111.00/mo23319
Alpena County28,9133518.38342,553$87.99/mo319
Oceana County26,55513118.16252,536$111.98/mo26336
Charlevoix County26,10913118.00172,521$110.57/mo21307
Dickinson County25,95410515.6552,132$85.12/mo211
Cheboygan County25,65413219.23642,625$104.55/mo14202
Gladwin County25,34410119.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Iosco County25,26210419.07532,609$119.95/mo49500
Otsego County25,01613318.05192,527$110.64/mo22308
Manistee County24,93913317.99162,518$114.45/mo36382
Menominee County23,47712319.32662,627$92.60/mo635
Roscommon County23,4581019.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Antrim County23,4271218.14242,535$111.81/mo25332
Osceola County22,91713218.27292,544$113.97/mo34372
Leelanau County22,25112317.39102,466$112.09/mo27339
Ogemaw County20,7451019.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Benzie County17,9261217.88132,506$114.40/mo35380
Kalkaska County17,81313117.92142,510$110.12/mo19296
Missaukee County15,03812319.01492,600$119.35/mo45470
Arenac County15,0091019.07532,609$119.95/mo50501
Gogebic County14,85810114.5231,528$83.38/mo19
Crawford County13,10212118.37332,551$113.80/mo33366
Presque Isle County12,9761219.48672,633$95.34/mo1060
Lake County12,2481218.08202,529$111.27/mo24323
Iron County11,58011517.45112,470$90.07/mo423
Mackinac County10,814814.5641,572$93.76/mo748
Alcona County10,13811219.19632,622$112.80/mo29353
Montmorency County9,1641319.19622,621$91.92/mo531
Alger County8,91110124.11803,005$107.41/mo16240
Baraga County8,24912324.82813,008$105.35/mo15211
Oscoda County8,20613118.73412,575$113.18/mo32360
Schoolcraft County8,00410119.60692,637$103.17/mo13190
Ontonagon County5,89112122.27782,860$97.74/mo1173
Luce County5,5208114.4011,460$93.89/mo849
Keweenaw County2,052826.49833,046$118.39/mo42449

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 42,317,801,078.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Michigan because of electricity consumption. More importantly, the state averages 4,217.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the state's pollution levels. Around 46.79% of Michigan's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. When taken together with Nuclear (20.33%) and Coal (19.83%), the three fuel types make up 86.96% of the production. Michigan has the 12th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the country, with 264 power plants. This equates to the 34th most plants per person in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
46.79%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
20.33%
COAL
Coal
Coal
19.83%
WIND
Wind
7.50%
SOLAR
Solar
1.35%
OTHER
Other
4.19%

Michigan Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Michigan include DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Indiana Michigan Power. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Michigan is 2.79%. This includes data from 25 suppliers, including DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Great Lakes Energy. The United States average is 2.43%, meaning Michigan ranks 22nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

Motivating citizens to purchase private solar panels can definitely be a challenge due to high initial costs. Governments can help by passing legislation for tax breaks and rebates for those who purchase solar panels. Michigan currently offers no state tax credit to consumers who install solar panels at their place of residence. There are currently no state sponsored rebates available to consumers who are purchasing solar panels. Michigan residents have the ability to apply a 100% property tax exemption for the purchase of solar, which is great news for the consumer and solar efforts. Residents in the state do not have access to a sales tax exemption when installing private solar.

State Level Initiatives

Legislation drawn up at the state level affects whether a state is friendly towards customers searching for renewable energy sources. Many states require green fuels to make up a portion of the fuel used for electricity production by providers in the state. These stipulations are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Michigan, sadly, has only a limited or optional plan established. In addition, there are currently no low income solar programs to help low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Michigan, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Michigan

Does Michigan have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, Michigan has a deregulated electricity market, meaning consumers have a choice of which electricity provider that they choose.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Michigan?

The largest electricity company in Michigan by total revenue is DTE Energy.

How many power plants are located within Michigan?

Michigan has 264 active power plants producing electricity for the state.

Where does Michigan get its electricity?

The primary fuels used for electricity production in Michigan are Natural Gas (46.79%), Nuclear (20.33%) and Coal (19.83%).

How many electric companies offer service in Michigan?

Michigan is home to 56 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What is a good electricity rate in Michigan?

The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity is 19.15 cents in Michigan in 2024.

What power companies are in Michigan?

What is the cheapest electricity company in Michigan?

What is the average electric bill in Michigan?

In 2024, Michigan has an average electric bill of $118, and the national average is $142.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-10-19