Electricity Rates in Michigan
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Electricity Companies & Statistics in Michigan
- Population see rank10,050,811
- Total Production see rank116,326,763 MWh / 11.57 MWh per capita
- Total Consumption see rank99,870,318 MWh / 9.94 MWh per capita
- Total Production from Renewable see rank12,851,386 MWh / 1.28 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption see rank49,087,424,598 kg / 4,883.93 kg per capita
- Total Production from Non-Renewable see rank103,475,377 MWh / 10.3 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan
Michigan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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 17.84 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the nationwide average of 15.34 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 1.42 electrical outages on average, with outages lasting around 196.67 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.58 outages and 145.81 minutes. The state's residents use 85.85% of the electricity generated by its power plants, with the remaining 14.15% of the megawatt hours produced being exported or stored. Michigan ranks as the 37th highest state in the US for electricity use per capita, with an average of 9.94 megawatt hours consumed yearly per person. The state is ranked 34th in the nation for percentage of electricity produced from renewable fuel types, creating 11.05% of their electricity from these sustainable sources.
Residential Electricity Providers in Michigan
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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DTE Energy | BUNDLED | 18.40 | 116.91 | 15,617,992 | 2,874,251,545 | 39,343,206.38 |
Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 18.29 | 118.76 | 12,823,233 | 2,345,679,056 | 18,324,796.3 |
Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 16.15 | 140.38 | 1,170,647 | 189,110,378 | 16,676,305 |
Great Lakes Energy | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 104.92 | 915,329 | 147,374,300 | 84 |
BWL Lansing Board of Water and Light | BUNDLED | 15.94 | 88.48 | 577,317 | 92,037,000 | |
Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 16.29 | 170.57 | 364,849 | 59,440,600 | |
Cloverland Electric | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 92.64 | 293,501 | 39,721,700 | 206,038 |
Cherryland Electric | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 103.62 | 290,766 | 42,036,200 | |
Upper Peninsula Power Company | BUNDLED | 23.03 | 97.91 | 241,431 | 55,596,748 | 87,576 |
Upper Michigan Energy Resources | BUNDLED | 17.47 | 103.91 | 236,212 | 41,263,222 |
Commercial Electricity Providers in Michigan
Provider | Service Type | Commercial Rate (¢) | Commercial Average Bill ($) | Commercial Sales (MWh) | Commercial Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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DTE Energy | BUNDLED | 12.26 | 805.52 | 16,457,655 | 2,018,145,239 | 39,343,206.38 |
Consumers Energy | BUNDLED | 13.82 | 593.25 | 11,757,626 | 1,625,171,172 | 18,324,796.3 |
BWL Lansing Board of Water and Light | BUNDLED | 13.23 | 981.63 | 1,084,118 | 143,376,000 | |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | 6.32 | 3,648.01 | 788,566 | 49,861,000 | |
Indiana Michigan Power | BUNDLED | 13.13 | 449.17 | 766,151 | 100,565,159 | 16,676,305 |
Holland BPW - Holland Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 615.54 | 296,371 | 33,047,000 | 911,194 |
Cloverland Electric | BUNDLED | 11.45 | 362.2 | 282,472 | 32,339,300 | 206,038 |
Midwest Energy & Communications | BUNDLED | 15.95 | 459.91 | 212,014 | 33,819,900 | |
Great Lakes Energy | BUNDLED | 14.09 | 192.92 | 178,345 | 25,122,800 | 84 |
Marquette Board of Light and Power | BUNDLED | 13.63 | 948.82 | 171,714 | 23,397,900 | 171,637 |
Power Plants in Michigan
Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Donald C CookIndiana Michigan Power (100.00%) | Berrien County | Nuclear | 16,616,337 | ||||
Monroe (MI)DTE Energy (100.00%) | Monroe County | Coal | 15,482,089.06 | 15,821,916,604.73 | 1,021.95 | ||
Ottawa County | Coal | 7,852,448.02 | 7,840,680,546.75 | 998.5 | 5/2025 | ||
New Covert Generating FacilityArcLight Capital (100.00%) | Van Buren County | Natural Gas | 7,526,207 | 2,949,790,473.28 | 391.94 | ||
Midland Cogeneration VentureOntario Municipal Employees Retirement System (67.00%) | Midland | Natural Gas | 7,320,386.3 | 2,970,165,884.7 | 405.74 | ||
FermiDTE Energy (100.00%) | Monroe County | Nuclear | 7,072,981 | 1,143,174.77 | 0.16 | ||
St. Clair County | Coal | 6,663,801.99 | 6,917,752,201.93 | 1,038.11 | |||
PalisadesEntergy Power (100.00%) | Van Buren County | Nuclear | 5,669,529 | 6/2022 | |||
Blue Water Energy CenterDTE Energy (100.00%) | St. Clair County | Natural Gas | 5,218,151 | 1,756,647,550.84 | 336.64 | ||
Dearborn Industrial GenerationCMS Energy (100.00%) | Dearborn | Natural Gas | 4,933,169 | 2,998,728,752.66 | 607.87 |
Quick Facts
Michigan has emissions of 4,883.93 kilograms per capita of CO2 emissions, compared to the nationwide average of 4,376.39.
Michigan had a 1.05% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the last year.
Michigan is 18th in the US for megawatt hours per capita produced from coal, averaging 3.38 megawatt hours per person each year.
Michigan is 35th in the nation for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.28 megawatt hours per person per year.
Michigan is 14th in the nation for natural gas generation, with 40,621,913.74 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.
Michigan has seen a year over year increase of 98.95% for electricity production from solar power.
County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
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Alcona County | 10,138 | 11 | 2 | 17.59 | $106.56/mo |
Alger County | 8,911 | 10 | 1 | 21.78 | $96.32/mo |
Allegan County | 119,418 | 12 | 4 | 17.82 | $115.76/mo |
Alpena County | 28,913 | 3 | 5 | 15.75 | $77.04/mo |
Antrim County | 23,427 | 12 | 17.23 | $112.02/mo | |
Arenac County | 15,009 | 10 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo | |
Baraga County | 8,249 | 12 | 3 | 23.61 | $99.70/mo |
Barry County | 62,014 | 13 | 17.26 | $118.34/mo | |
Bay County | 104,050 | 11 | 4 | 18.05 | $116.93/mo |
Benzie County | 17,926 | 12 | 17.23 | $114.57/mo | |
Berrien County | 154,263 | 4 | 7 | 16.25 | $169.42/mo |
Branch County | 44,677 | 12 | 3 | 18.05 | $117.02/mo |
Calhoun County | 134,207 | 13 | 6 | 17.94 | $117.93/mo |
Cass County | 51,632 | 2 | 1 | 16.29 | $169.77/mo |
Charlevoix County | 26,109 | 13 | 1 | 17.21 | $111.85/mo |
Cheboygan County | 25,654 | 13 | 3 | 16.99 | $97.79/mo |
Chippewa County | 37,091 | 7 | 3 | 13.53 | $92.64/mo |
Clare County | 30,827 | 12 | 1 | 17.71 | $116.47/mo |
Clinton County | 78,895 | 13 | 3 | 17.05 | $122.09/mo |
Crawford County | 13,102 | 12 | 1 | 18.06 | $117.28/mo |
Delta County | 36,836 | 13 | 4 | 20.19 | $95.43/mo |
Dickinson County | 25,954 | 10 | 5 | 17.90 | $103.40/mo |
Eaton County | 108,972 | 14 | 4 | 16.95 | $121.74/mo |
Emmet County | 33,946 | 15 | 1 | 16.88 | $108.33/mo |
Genesee County | 406,400 | 10 | 8 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo |
Gladwin County | 25,344 | 10 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo | |
Gogebic County | 14,858 | 11 | 1 | 15.53 | $98.09/mo |
Grand Traverse County | 94,562 | 13 | 16.63 | $111.25/mo | |
Gratiot County | 41,758 | 13 | 6 | 17.41 | $121.31/mo |
Hillsdale County | 45,673 | 11 | 3 | 18.23 | $118.30/mo |
Houghton County | 37,485 | 10 | 1 | 24.16 | $99.53/mo |
Huron County | 31,542 | 13 | 17 | 15.91 | $128.70/mo |
Ingham County | 285,660 | 16 | 4 | 17.48 | $118.48/mo |
Ionia County | 66,564 | 13 | 2 | 17.39 | $120.77/mo |
Iosco County | 25,262 | 10 | 4 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo |
Iron County | 11,580 | 11 | 5 | 18.86 | $102.50/mo |
Isabella County | 65,623 | 13 | 3 | 16.98 | $122.23/mo |
Jackson County | 160,765 | 11 | 1 | 17.78 | $120.34/mo |
Kalamazoo County | 261,280 | 12 | 4 | 17.10 | $142.28/mo |
Kalkaska County | 17,813 | 13 | 1 | 17.62 | $114.95/mo |
Kent County | 654,958 | 13 | 7 | 17.57 | $115.24/mo |
Keweenaw County | 2,052 | 8 | 23.03 | $97.91/mo | |
Lake County | 12,248 | 12 | 17.30 | $112.50/mo | |
Lapeer County | 88,644 | 11 | 2 | 18.40 | $116.91/mo |
Leelanau County | 22,251 | 12 | 3 | 16.73 | $112.58/mo |
Lenawee County | 99,346 | 15 | 2 | 17.30 | $144.23/mo |
Livingston County | 193,234 | 14 | 1 | 18.27 | $117.77/mo |
Luce County | 5,520 | 8 | 1 | 13.53 | $92.60/mo |
Mackinac County | 10,814 | 8 | 13.61 | $92.15/mo | |
Macomb County | 879,123 | 11 | 3 | 18.40 | $116.91/mo |
Manistee County | 24,939 | 12 | 3 | 17.24 | $114.61/mo |
Marquette County | 66,380 | 12 | 7 | 21.91 | $97.24/mo |
Mason County | 29,103 | 12 | 3 | 17.21 | $111.92/mo |
Mecosta County | 40,051 | 13 | 1 | 16.89 | $119.60/mo |
Menominee County | 23,477 | 12 | 3 | 19.41 | $98.36/mo |
Midland County | 83,467 | 10 | 1 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo |
Missaukee County | 15,038 | 11 | 2 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo |
Monroe County | 154,068 | 14 | 3 | 17.42 | $141.67/mo |
Montcalm County | 66,430 | 13 | 4 | 17.24 | $120.27/mo |
Montmorency County | 9,164 | 13 | 1 | 15.96 | $78.68/mo |
Muskegon County | 175,633 | 12 | 1 | 17.71 | $115.11/mo |
Newaygo County | 49,653 | 12 | 3 | 17.33 | $112.70/mo |
Oakland County | 1,271,983 | 13 | 5 | 18.40 | $117.01/mo |
Oceana County | 26,555 | 13 | 1 | 17.19 | $111.76/mo |
Ogemaw County | 20,745 | 10 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo | |
Ontonagon County | 5,891 | 12 | 1 | 20.34 | $99.02/mo |
Osceola County | 22,917 | 13 | 2 | 17.31 | $112.82/mo |
Oscoda County | 8,206 | 12 | 1 | 17.43 | $103.77/mo |
Otsego County | 25,016 | 13 | 3 | 16.82 | $104.34/mo |
Ottawa County | 293,713 | 15 | 10 | 17.22 | $111.64/mo |
Presque Isle County | 12,976 | 12 | 16.51 | $87.75/mo | |
Roscommon County | 23,458 | 10 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo | |
Saginaw County | 190,540 | 10 | 4 | 18.29 | $118.76/mo |
Sanilac County | 40,829 | 13 | 4 | 15.91 | $128.67/mo |
Schoolcraft County | 8,004 | 10 | 1 | 17.56 | $94.66/mo |
Shiawassee County | 68,203 | 11 | 5 | 18.13 | $119.26/mo |
St. Clair County | 160,067 | 11 | 9 | 18.40 | $116.91/mo |
St. Joseph County | 60,828 | 14 | 4 | 16.99 | $150.85/mo |
Tuscola County | 53,288 | 12 | 7 | 15.92 | $128.76/mo |
Van Buren County | 75,550 | 14 | 2 | 16.74 | $145.78/mo |
Washtenaw County | 372,428 | 15 | 6 | 18.14 | $117.78/mo |
Wayne County | 1,789,781 | 12 | 15 | 18.36 | $116.61/mo |
Wexford County | 33,552 | 12 | 2 | 17.84 | $116.70/mo |
Approximately 49,087,424,597.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Michigan because of electricity consumption. More importantly, the state averages 4,883.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the state's pollution levels. Around 34.92% of Michigan's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. When taken together with Coal (29.23%) and Nuclear (22.19%), the three fuel types make up 86.34% of the production. Michigan has the 10th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the country, with 250 power plants. This equates to the 32nd most plants per person in the country.
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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 250 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 (34.92%), Coal (29.23%) and Nuclear (22.19%).
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 17.84 cents in Michigan in 2023.
What power companies are in Michigan?
State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
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1 | DTE Energy | 2,258,254 |
2 | Consumers Energy | 1,875,488 |
3 | Indiana Michigan Power | 131,688 |
4 | Great Lakes Energy | 128,202 |
5 | BWL Lansing Board of Water and Light | 99,101 |
6 | Upper Peninsula Power Company | 53,458 |
7 | Cloverland Electric | 43,181 |
8 | Upper Michigan Energy Resources | 37,076 |
9 | Cherryland Electric | 36,915 |
10 | Midwest Energy & Communications | 35,168 |
What is the cheapest electricity company in Michigan?
Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
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1 | Zeeland Board of Public Works | 9.19 | 6,871 |
2 | Harbor Springs, Michigan Electric Utility | 9.25 | 3,757 |
3 | Daggett, Michigan Electric Utility | 10.07 | 135 |
4 | Marshall MI Utilities | 10.26 | 4,608 |
5 | Chelsea, Michigan Electric Utility | 10.28 | 3,182 |
6 | Newberry Water & Light | 10.39 | 1,389 |
7 | Traverse City Light & Power | 10.44 | 12,468 |
8 | Wakefield Electric | 10.75 | 1,024 |
9 | Stephenson, Michigan Electric Utility | 10.79 | 491 |
10 | Sebewaing Light and Water | 10.82 | 1,285 |
What is the average electric bill in Michigan?
In 2023, Michigan has an average electric bill of $115, and the national average is $137.